Asian Games 2026 Men's Cricket: Full Schedule, Date, IST Time, Squad And Where To Watch

With the 20th Asian Games opening in Aichi-Nagoya today, September 19, cricket fans have another date to circle on the calendar. The Asian Games 2026 men's cricket full schedule begins on September 24, with India entering the competition directly at the quarter-final stage on September 28 at 10 AM IST against the second-placed team from Group A. The defending champions will be led by Shreyas Iyer, with Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi among the players in the squad. Here is the complete schedule, squad and where Indian viewers can watch the men's cricket action.

India Men's Cricket Schedule At Asian Games 2026

• September 28: India vs second-placed team from Group A | 10:00 AM IST | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin

• October 1: Semi-final, if qualified | 10:00 AM IST | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin

• October 3: Gold medal match, if qualified | 10:00 AM IST | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin

• October 3: Bronze medal match, if applicable | 5:30 AM IST | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin

India's opponent for the quarter-final will be confirmed after the preliminary round concludes on September 26. The semi-final and medal matches are subject to qualification.

India Men's Cricket Squad for Asian Games 2026

The squad has changed since the original announcement. Varun Chakaravarthy was ruled out with a side strain, while Nitish Kumar Reddy was withdrawn to join the West Indies ODI squad. Vipraj Nigam replaced Chakaravarthy, leaving a 14-player group.

Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma (vice-captain), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Vipraj Nigam.

When and Where to Watch Asian Games 2026 Men's Cricket

Indian viewers can follow the tournament on Sony Sports Network, with live streaming available on SonyLIV. SonyLIV is already carrying Asian Games cricket coverage ahead of the men's event. With the opening ceremony in Japan today, the men's cricket competition arrives next week, beginning with the preliminary round before India's title defence starts in the quarter-finals.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When does India play its first Asian Games 2026 cricket match?

India begins its men's campaign on September 28 at 10:00 AM IST.

Who is India's captain?

Shreyas Iyer will captain the men's cricket team.

Who will India face in the quarter-final?

India will play the team that finishes second in Group A.

Where can I watch Asian Games 2026 cricket in India?

The matches will be available on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV.

When is the Asian Games 2026 cricket final?

The men's gold medal match is scheduled for October 3 at 10:00 AM IST.