Cricket has quickly become one of the biggest draws at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, and India has entered with genuine medal ambitions on both the men’s and women’s sides. With the tournament running from September 19 to October 4, here’s a complete breakdown of when India plays, who’s on the squad, and how to catch every match.
India Women’s Cricket Schedule
Harmanpreet Kaur’s side kicked off their campaign against Japan in the quarter-final on September 18, and they came away with a win to open their campaign on a strong note. That victory sets up a semi-final clash against Bangladesh on September 20, a match that will decide whether India advances toward a gold medal shot.
If India makes it through, the gold medal final is scheduled for September 22, with the bronze medal match also taking place the same day for whichever team falls short in the semis.
Here’s the full fixture list for India’s women:
| Date | Time (IST) | Match | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 18 | 10:30 AM | India vs Japan, quarter-final | Won |
| September 20 | 10:30 AM | India vs Bangladesh, semi-final | Upcoming |
| September 22 | 5:30 AM | Bronze medal match | Scheduled |
| September 22 | 10:30 AM | Gold medal final | Subject to qualification |
India Men’s Cricket Schedule
The men’s team has it slightly easier at the start, entering the competition directly at the quarter-final stage rather than playing earlier rounds. Shreyas Iyer’s squad will take on the second-placed team from Group A on September 28, and if that goes well, the semi-finals follow on October 1, with the gold medal final set for October 3.
Here’s how the men’s schedule breaks down:
| Date | Time (IST) | Match | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 28 | 10:00 AM | India vs Group A runner-up, quarter-final | Upcoming |
| October 1 | 10:00 AM | Semi-final | Subject to qualification |
| October 3 | 10:00 AM | Gold medal final | Subject to qualification |
India Men’s Squad
Shreyas Iyer captains the men’s team, with Tilak Varma serving as vice-captain. The full squad includes Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
It’s a squad that blends genuine firepower with plenty of depth across both batting and bowling, giving India a strong shot at the podium once their campaign gets underway.
India Women’s Squad
Harmanpreet Kaur leads the women’s side, with Smriti Mandhana as her vice-captain. The squad features Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, G Kamalini, Bharti Fulmali, Sree Charani, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, Nandni Sharma and Pratika Rawal.
Shreyanka Patil’s inclusion remains subject to fitness, so her availability is worth tracking as the tournament progresses.
Where to Watch India’s Matches
Sony Sports Network holds the broadcast rights for the Asian Games 2026, so viewers in India can catch live telecasts of both the men’s and women’s cricket matches directly on the network. For anyone who prefers streaming, live coverage is also available through the Sony LIV app, making it easy to follow India’s campaign from anywhere.
Beyond cricket at the Asian Games, there’s plenty else happening in the sport worth keeping an eye on. If you’re curious about how the format for the next big ICC event is shaping up, the ICC’s new format for the 2027 ODI World Cup is worth a read. And away from the field entirely, Rohit Sharma’s move into television with Family Full House is proving there’s plenty happening off the pitch too this cricket season.