India and Sri Lanka meet in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket semi-final on Thursday, October 1, at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, starting 9:30 AM IST. India, led by Shreyas Iyer, and Sri Lanka, captained by Sahan Arachchige, both advanced after rain-hit quarter-finals. The match will be shown live on Sony Sports Network and streamed on SonyLIV in India.
The Asian Games 2026 cricket competition for men has reached its decisive stretch, with India and Sri Lanka set to meet in the second semi-final on Thursday, October 1. In case you want to watch, here is all about the India vs Sri Lanka live streaming, including IND vs SL Asian Games 2026 semi-final date, time, squads, live telecast and much more. The India vs Sri Lanka Asian Games 2026 semi-final will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, from 9:30 AM IST, with the live streaming available on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV in India.
For India, led by Shreyas Iyer, there is a chance to move one step closer to another Asian Games gold medal. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will be looking to make the most of their opportunity at the sharp end of the tournament. Both sides have reached the last four without playing their quarter-finals after rain disrupted the knockout schedule. Here are the India vs Sri Lanka Asian Games 2026 semi-final details, including the date, time, venue, live telecast, streaming information and complete squads.
The IND vs SL Asian Games 2026 semi-final date and time is October 1 2026 at 9:30 AM IST for viewers in India. The venue is Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
India progressed after their quarter-final against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain, while Sri Lanka advanced after their match against Nepal met a similar fate. In both cases, the higher-seeded team moved into the semi-finals.
The semi-final will be televised live on the Sony Sports Network in India. Fans can also stream India vs Sri Lanka live on SonyLIV.
Shreyas Iyer will captain India, with Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma, Vipraj Nigam, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yash Thakur in the squad.
The group combines established international figures such as Iyer, Bumrah, Axar and Washington Sundar with younger players looking to make an impact on the Asian Games stage.
Sahan Arachchige leads Sri Lanka, whose squad includes Ashen Bandara, Lasith Croospulle, Keshan de Livera, Niroshan Dickwella, Binura Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Tharindu Hansaka, Dushan Hemantha, Sineth Jayawardena, Chamika Karunaratne, Pramod Madushan, Wanuja Sahan, Nuwan Thushara and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth.
With a place in the final at stake, the India vs Sri Lanka semi-final is where the Asian Games campaign enters its most consequential phase. After a disrupted quarter-final round, both teams now have everything to play for.
| Details | India vs Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Date | October 1, 2026 |
| Time | 9:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan |
| Match | Men's Cricket Semi-Final |
| India Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Sri Lanka Captain | Sahan Arachchige |
| Live Telecast | Sony Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | SonyLIV |
When is the India vs Sri Lanka Asian Games 2026 semi-final?
India will face Sri Lanka in the men's cricket semi-final on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
What time does India vs Sri Lanka start?
The semi-final starts at 9:30 AM IST.
Where will India vs Sri Lanka be played?
The match will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
Where can I watch India vs Sri Lanka live in India?
The match will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network and streamed on SonyLIV.
Who is India's captain for the Asian Games 2026 cricket semi-final?
Shreyas Iyer is India's captain for the men's cricket competition.