India vs Afghanistan, Asian Games Cricket 2026
Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin
India begin their title defence against Afghanistan in the 2nd Quarter-Final of Asian Games Cricket 2026 on 28 September. The match starts at 2:00 PM in Japan, 05:00 GMT and 10:30 AM in India.
Afghanistan reached the knockout stage after beating Japan by 48 runs and finishing behind Nepal in Group A. Their spin-heavy attack and experienced middle order give them the tools to challenge India in a one-off T20 contest.
India arrive with a strong squad led by Shreyas Iyer. The defending champions will aim to control the powerplay, but Afghanistan’s familiarity with high-pressure T20 cricket makes this an important early test.
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India vs Afghanistan Match Information
The Asian Games Cricket 2026 2nd Quarter-Final will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on 28 September 2026. Play begins at 05:00 GMT, 2:00 PM in Japan and 10:30 AM in India.
India vs Afghanistan Quarter-Final Preview
India’s squad combines established international players with attacking T20 options. Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan can put pressure on the new ball, while Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube provide strength through the middle overs.
Afghanistan qualified after a 48-run win over Japan and a five-wicket defeat to Nepal. Darwish Rasooli’s side will look to its spin options and experienced batters Karim Janat and Najibullah Zadran to keep the knockout match competitive.
India start as favourites, but Afghanistan have enough variety to make a short-format contest uncomfortable. Early wickets and smart use of the middle overs could decide which team reaches the semi-finals.
The final playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss. Return to this WebCric page near the scheduled start for match-day updates and live cricket streaming availability.
Asian Games Cricket 2026 Knockout Format
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka received direct entry to the quarter-finals. Afghanistan, Nepal, Hong Kong and Malaysia qualified through the preliminary groups.
Every knockout match is played in the T20 format. The four quarter-final winners advance to the semi-finals, followed by the bronze-medal match and final on 3 October.
India vs Afghanistan Live Cricket Streaming
Watch India vs Afghanistan live cricket streaming on WebCric. The WebCric live cricket streaming page is set up for the 2nd Quarter-Final and will carry the player and key match information around the scheduled 05:00 GMT start.
Live streaming availability may vary by country, device and broadcast rights. Open this page close to the start of play and refresh once if the stream has not loaded.
Asian Games Cricket 2026 Knockout Schedule
| Match | Date | Time | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan vs Hong Kong | 28 September 2026 | 00:00 GMT | 1st Quarter-Final |
| India vs Afghanistan | 28 September 2026 | 05:00 GMT | 2nd Quarter-Final |
| Sri Lanka vs Nepal | 29 September 2026 | 00:00 GMT | 3rd Quarter-Final |
| Bangladesh vs Malaysia | 29 September 2026 | 05:00 GMT | 4th Quarter-Final |
| Semi-Finals | 1 October 2026 | 00:00 / 05:00 GMT | Knockout |
| Bronze Match and Final | 3 October 2026 | 00:00 / 05:00 GMT | Medal Matches |
India and Afghanistan Squads
India
Shreyas Iyer (captain), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Yash Thakur, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Vipraj Nigam.
Afghanistan
Darwish Rasooli (captain), Mohammad Akram, Hassan Eisakhil, Karim Janat, Faisal Shinozada, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq (wicketkeeper), Nangeyalia Kharoti, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Arab Gul Momand, Ismat Alam, Farmanullah Safi, Khalid Taniwal and Imran Mir.
The final playing XIs will be confirmed after the toss.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch India vs Afghanistan live cricket streaming?
The India vs Afghanistan 2nd Quarter-Final page is available on WebCric. Live cricket streaming access can vary by location, device and regional broadcast rights.
When will WebCric live cricket streaming start?
The WebCric live cricket streaming player is intended to be available near the scheduled start at 05:00 GMT on 28 September. Open the page shortly before the first ball.
Can I watch the WebCric stream on mobile?
Yes. The WebCric match page is designed for phones, tablets and desktop browsers. Use an up-to-date browser and a stable connection for the best viewing experience.
Why is the WebCric player not showing before the match?
The player may remain unavailable until close to the scheduled start. Return on match day and refresh the page once rather than reloading repeatedly in advance.
What can I try if live cricket streaming does not load?
Check your internet connection, allow media playback, disable aggressive content blocking for the page and refresh once. Availability may also depend on local media rights.
What else does the WebCric match page include?
Alongside live cricket streaming, WebCric provides the confirmed start time, squads, venue, knockout context, match preview and links to related Asian Games cricket pages.