Archive · 24 Jul 2026
India Men Qualify Directly for 2026 Asian Games Cricket
India's men's cricket team has directly qualified for the knockout stage of the 2026 Asian Games.
This means they don't have to play in the early rounds.
Other teams like Afghanistan and Japan will play in the preliminary rounds to earn their spots.
The women's team will start their tournament by playing against Japan.
Both men's and women's tournaments will be held in Nagoya, Japan, using the T20 format.
India is the current champion in both categories and will try to win again.
India's men's cricket team qualifies directly for the knockout stage of the 2026 Asian Games.
Women's team to face Japan in the quarterfinals.
Men's preliminary rounds include Afghanistan, Japan, Nepal, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Oman.
Tournaments to be held in Nagoya, Japan, in T20 format.
India aims to defend its titles in both men's and women's competitions.
- Who
- India's men's and women's cricket teams
- What
- Qualification for the 2026 Asian Games cricket tournament
- When
- Tournament draw announced on Thursday
- Where
- Nagoya, Japan
- Why
- Based on rankings and preliminary rounds
Direct Qualification
Preliminary Rounds
Qualification Process
Direct Qualification
India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka qualify directly to the knockout stage based on rankings.
Preliminary Rounds
Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, and Oman compete in preliminary rounds for the remaining spots.
- Tournament
- 2026 Asian Games
- Men's Tournament Dates
- September 24 to October 1
- Women's Tournament Dates
- September 17 to 22
- Venue
- Nagoya, Japan
- Format
- T20
- Defending Champions
- India (Men's and Women's)
