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India reaches Asian Games cricket semis as rain halts Afghanistan

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

India Advances After Rain

India advances to the Asian Games cricket semi-finals after rain aborts its quarter-final.
The quarter-final versus Afghanistan was scheduled for Monday, September 28, 10 AM IST at Korogi Sports Park.
Rain and a wet outfield stopped play, with no reserve day available.
India progressed because it holds the No. 1 ICC T20I ranking, while Afghanistan is No. 10.
India will face the Sri Lanka-Nepal winner on October 1, after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi missed his debut.

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Iyer Demands Professionalism

Captain Shreyas Iyer said rain is not an excuse and demanded a professional mindset.
Afghanistan fielded a second-string side without Rashid Khan, including newcomer Arab Gul Momand.
The hybrid pitch at Korogi Sports Park, a converted baseball field, received positive feedback from women’s teams.
The venue lacks floodlights, leaving visibility poor even after rain eases, Iyer said.

History

Historical Context

The 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur introduced cricket, but rain forced the India-Pakistan quarter-final on 12 September 1998 to be abandoned. Under ICC oversight, organizers recorded a 0-run score after 15 overs, yet still awarded India a bronze medal without play. September 2023 at Korogi Sports Park, rain stopped quarter-final between India and Afghanistan, so ICC T20I No.1 ranking advanced India, and Shreyas Iyer decried the disruption. The recurring rain-induced cancellations urge Asian Games organizers to install floodlights and schedule reserve days, ensuring future cricket matches avoid similar forfeitures.

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India Advances After Rain

India advances to the Asian Games cricket semi-finals after rain aborts its quarter-final.
The quarter-final versus Afghanistan was scheduled for Monday, September 28, 10 AM IST at Korogi Sports Park.
Rain and a wet outfield stopped play, with no reserve day available.
India progressed because it holds the No. 1 ICC T20I ranking, while Afghanistan is No. 10.
India will face the Sri Lanka-Nepal winner on October 1, after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi missed his debut.

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