Asian Games T20 Cricket 2026: Schedule, Teams, Match Dates & Live Updates!
Aichi-Nagoya – T20 cricket has officially returned to the Asian Games 2026 at the Aichi Prefectural Korogi Sports Park in Japan. Running from September 17 to October 3, 2026, the fourth edition of cricket at the continental games features premier Asian powerhouses and emerging regional nations competing across separate Men’s and Women’s T20 events. With India entering as defending champions in both categories following their double gold victory at Hangzhou, the 2026 tournament marks a major milestone for cricket expansion across Asia. Tournament Format & Structure Women’s Event (Sept 17 – Sept 22): Formatted as an 8-team straight knockout. ICC Full Members (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh) alongside hosts Japan and regional qualifiers (China, Malaysia, Thailand) start in the Quarter-Finals. Men’s Event (Sept 24 – Oct 03): Features a 10-team setup split into two stages. Group Stage: Group A (Afghanistan, Japan, Nepal) and Group B (Hong Kong China, Malaysia, Oman) battle ...