Pakistan face Bangladesh in the first men’s cricket semi-final at the Asian Games 2026 on Thursday, October 1, at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, starting 5:30 AM IST. Both sides advanced after rain-washed quarter-finals. Indian viewers can watch live on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV, with Sahibzada Farhan and Litton Das leading strong, medal-chasing squads.
The road to this last-four encounter has been shaped as much by the weather as by the cricket. Neither Pakistan nor Bangladesh has played a completed quarter-final at the Asian Games 2026 cricket event. Instead, persistent rain swept through the knockout schedule in Nagoya, leaving both teams to progress on their higher seeding. The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asian Games 2026 semi-final will be played on Thursday, October 1, at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, with the match beginning at 5:30 AM IST. Sahibzada Farhan will face Litton Das in the PAK vs BAN Asian Games 2026 semi-final, with live coverage available in India on the Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV.
Now, with the semi-final finally on the calendar, the focus shifts to a contest that will decide who takes the next step towards the gold-medal match. Check out the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asian Games 2026 semi-final details, including the match schedule, broadcast information and squads.
The first men's semi-final is scheduled at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, on October 1, with the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asian Games 2026 match starting at 5:30 AM IST. The other semi-final, featuring India and Sri Lanka, is also scheduled for the same day.
Pakistan's route to the last four ended abruptly when rain forced their quarter-final against Hong Kong to be abandoned. Bangladesh experienced the same frustration against Malaysia the following day. With all four men's quarter-finals washed out, Pakistan and Bangladesh moved forward as the higher-seeded sides.
Cricket fans in India can follow the semi-final on the Sony Sports Network, while SonyLIV will provide the live stream. Sony's coverage also includes the wider Asian Games cricket competition.
Pakistan are led by Sahibzada Farhan, with Abdul Samad as vice-captain. Their updated squad consists of Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Arafat Minhas, Haider Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Saad Masood, Saim Ayub, Sufyan Moqim and Usman Khan, alongside Farhan and Samad. Mohammad Wasim Jnr was brought in after Mohammad Salman Mirza was ruled out with a thumb injury.
Litton Das captains Bangladesh, with the squad featuring Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mosaddek Hossain, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud and Aliss Al Islam.
The semi-final is the first real knockout test for both Pakistan and Bangladesh after rain washed out their quarter-finals. With a place in the October 3 gold-medal match at stake, only one side can move through to the final, while the other will compete for bronze.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Semi-Final |
| Date | October 1, 2026 |
| Time | 5:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan |
| Pakistan Captain | Sahibzada Farhan |
| Bangladesh Captain | Litton Das |
| Live Telecast | Sony Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | SonyLIV |
When is the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asian Games 2026 semi-final?
Pakistan will face Bangladesh in the men's cricket semi-final on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
What time does Pakistan vs Bangladesh start?
The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asian Games 2026 semi-final starts at 5:30 AM IST.
Where will Pakistan vs Bangladesh be played?
The semi-final will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
Where can I watch Pakistan vs Bangladesh live in India?
The match will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network and streamed on SonyLIV.