India and Pakistan through to Asian Games T20 semi-finals after washout – what happens next?
India and Pakistan entered the semi-finals of the 2026 Asian Games after their men's T20 matches were washed out in Nisshin on Monday. Pakistan 's quarter-final against Hong Kong and India's last-eight clash against Afghanistan were called off without a ball being bowled at the Korogi Sports Park due to persistent rain. The weather in Japan has been rough during the Aichi-Nagoya Games, with heavy…
India and Pakistan secured their spots in the semi-finals of the 2026 Asian Games T20 after their matches against Afghanistan and Hong Kong were washed out due to heavy rain at the Korogi Sports Park. The weather in Japan has been tumultuous, with multiple matches being abandoned in the Asian Games. The playing conditions state that the higher-ranked team progresses if a match is washed out.
India's women's team had previously defended their T20 gold medal, but the men's team has suffered greatly from the weather disruptions.
Four matches have now been abandoned, leaving four quarter-finals to be played. Sri Lanka will face Nepal, and Bangladesh will take on Malaysia in the next round. If all remaining matches are washed out, India will advance to the semi-finals as the top-ranked team based on T20 rankings. Typhoon Surigae, which is expected to arrive in Japan on September 27, could further disrupt the games with strong winds, heavy rain, and potential severe weather conditions.
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