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India Advances to Asian Games 2026 Cricket Semifinals After Afghanistan Quarterfinal Washed Out
✍️ olympics.com
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 05:41 AM
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The quarterfinal match between India and Afghanistan at the Asian Games 2026 cricket competition was abandoned due to rain, allowing India to progress to the semifinals. No play was possible, and tournament regulations awarded the victory to India.
The India versus Afghanistan quarterfinal encounter was called off after persistent rain rendered the field unfit for play. With no overs bowled, the match could not be resumed on the scheduled day.
As per the Asian Games cricket regulations, when a knockout match is abandoned without a result, the team that advanced from the previous round progresses to the next stage. Consequently, India was declared the winner and moved into the semifinal round.
India will now await the outcome of the other quarterfinal to know its semifinal opponent. The team’s campaign continues as it aims for a medal in the continental multi‑sport event.
As per the Asian Games cricket regulations, when a knockout match is abandoned without a result, the team that advanced from the previous round progresses to the next stage. Consequently, India was declared the winner and moved into the semifinal round.
India will now await the outcome of the other quarterfinal to know its semifinal opponent. The team’s campaign continues as it aims for a medal in the continental multi‑sport event.