India and Pakistan advance to Asian Games cricket semifinals after quarterfinal washouts
Cricket heavyweights India and Pakistan advanced to the Asian Games semifinals without having to hit a ball on Monday after rain forced organizers to abandon two scheduled quarterfinal matches. Defending champion India advanced over Afghanistan, and Pakistan advanced over Hong Kong in results determined on the basis of world rankings. Shreyas Iyer and his India squad featuring stars such as pace…
NAGOYA, Japan - Cricket powerhouses India and Pakistan secured their spots in the Asian Games semifinals without playing a single match on Monday, thanks to rain delays that resulted in the cancellation of their scheduled quarterfinal games. As defending champions, India will face either Sri Lanka or Nepal, while Pakistan will take on Bangladesh or Malaysia in the semifinals, with their opponents determined by world rankings.
Shreyas Iyer led India's team, which boasts star players like pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah and 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Although India has yet to step onto the cricket pitch at the Asian Games, they warmed up with a friendly match against Japan earlier this week. India has claimed two consecutive Twenty20 Cricket World Cup titles and hosts the sport's most lucrative league.
The Asian Games is utilizing the T20 format, which will also be featured in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Seeded teams including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka were only able to qualify for the quarterfinal stage.
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