Archive · 24 Jul 2026
India, Pakistan in Opposite Halves for 2026 Asian Games Cricket
India and Pakistan have been placed in different halves of the men's and women's cricket competitions for the 2026 Asian Games.
This means they can only play each other in the gold medal match if both teams advance through their groups.
The men's competition has 10 teams, and the women's has 8.
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh have direct entry into the men's quarter-finals based on their rankings.
India and Pakistan are in opposite halves of the men's and women's cricket competitions for the 2026 Asian Games.
They can only face each other in the gold medal match if both teams progress through their groups.
The men's competition features 10 teams, and the women's event involves 8 teams.
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh have direct entry into the men's quarter-finals.
The cricket events will be held in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4, 2026.
- Who
- India and Pakistan cricket teams
- What
- Draw for 2026 Asian Games cricket events
- When
- September 19 to October 4, 2026
- Where
- Aichi-Nagoya
- Why
- To determine potential matchups in the cricket competitions
India's Perspective
Pakistan's Perspective
Team Strength
India's Perspective
India is confident in their strong performance and direct entry into the quarter-finals.
Pakistan's Perspective
Pakistan aims to prove their mettle and reach the gold medal match.
Competition Strategy
India's Perspective
India will focus on maintaining their defending champion status.
Pakistan's Perspective
Pakistan will strategize to overcome the group stages and face India in the final.
- Event
- 2026 Asian Games
- Location
- Aichi-Nagoya
- Dates
- September 19 to October 4
- Men's Teams
- 10
- Women's Teams
- 8
- Direct Entry Teams (Men)
- India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh