{
  "id": 10347433,
  "title": "Asian Games Cricket: What Happens If India Vs Afghanistan Quarter-Final Is Washed Out Due To Rain?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/asian-games-cricket-what-happens-if-india-vs-afghanistan-quarter",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T02:36:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/asian-games-cricket-what-happens-if-india-vs-afghanistan-quarter-final-is-washed-out-due-to-rain"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India will kick off their Asian Games 2026 men's cricket campaign against Afghanistan in the quarter-finals on September 28. However, rain at the Korogi Sports Park location has sparked concerns about the match going ahead. If the game is canceled due to rain, India will still qualify for the semi-finals. India is currently ranked No. 1 in ICC Men's T20I rankings, while Afghanistan is ranked No. 10. Under Asian Games rules, the higher-ranked team advances if a knockout match is abandoned. There is no reserve day for the quarter-final. If conditions permit, the match could be shortened and decided on the field. If no play is possible, India's superior ranking will determine the winner. AccuWeather predicts a 40% chance of rain at 1 PM local time, the scheduled toss time. Significant delays may occur due to Nagoya's drainage systems. In 2023, India secured the gold medal after their final against Afghanistan was washed out by rain, thanks to their higher seeding. Pakistan has already advanced to the semi-finals after their quarter-final against Hong Kong was washed out due to rain. Pakistan advanced because they had the higher T20I ranking. This means they are already through to the last four, where they will face the winner of the India vs Afghanistan match.",
  "summary": "India will begin their Asian Games 2026 men's cricket campaign against Afghanistan in the quarter-finals on Monday, September 28. However, rain at the venue has raised concerns over whether the match at Korogi Sports Park will go ahead. If the game is washed out, India will still have a route into the semi-finals. Nagoya Gearing up. Locking in. ⏳ #TeamIndia hit the ground running in training…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Asian Games: Athletics leads India’s seven-medal haul, three boxers assure medals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/asian-games-athletics-leads-indias-seven-medal-haul-three-boxers",
        "published": "2026-09-27T14:30:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Korogi Athletic Park, Aichi pitch report ahead of India vs. Afghanistan Asian Games 2026 quarterfinal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/korogi-athletic-park-aichi-pitch-report-ahead-of-india-vs-afghanistan",
        "published": "2026-09-27T19:30:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}