India's men's and women's cricket teams will begin their campaigns directly in the quarterfinals at the Asian Games 2026, with matches scheduled from September 17 to October 1.
Matchup
Women's tournament quarter-finals
The women's cricket quarter-finals will see India take on Japan. Other matches include Bangladesh vs China, Sri Lanka vs Malaysia, and Pakistan vs Thailand.
The semi-finals will feature the winners of these matches with India/Japan facing off against Bangladesh/China and Sri Lanka/Malaysia taking on Pakistan/Thailand in knockout rounds leading up to the final showdown for gold medal glory.
Tournament structure
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