Asian Games Cricket Tournament Begins in Japan; India Prepares for Upcoming T20I and ODI Series
With no international matches concluded in the last 24 hours, attention shifts to the start of the Asian Games cricket and India's upcoming white-ball fixtures.
The story
With no men's international cricket matches concluding in the last 24 hours, the focus shifts to upcoming fixtures and tournaments. Today marks the beginning of the Asian Games 2026 cricket tournament in Japan, which will feature T20 cricket for both men and women until October 4. India is expected to field a competitive squad in the men's T20 event, with their first quarter-final match scheduled for September 28.
Before their Asian Games quarter-final, India will play a one-off T20I against Japan on September 22 at the Sano International Cricket Ground. Following the Asian Games, India is set to host West Indies for a white-ball series comprising three ODIs and five T20Is, commencing on September 27. This busy schedule provides opportunities for players to fine-tune their game ahead of a packed international calendar.
Tables that matter
ICC World Test Championship 2025-27
Position: 1. Australia (80.00 PCT), 2. South Africa (75.00 PCT), 3. New Zealand (72.22 PCT)
Note: Australia leads the standings, with South Africa and New Zealand close behind in the race for the 2027 final.
ICC World Test Championship 2025-27
Position: 5. India (51.52 PCT)
Note: India is currently in fifth position, looking to improve their standing in the ongoing cycle.
ICC World Test Championship 2025-27
Position: 9. Pakistan (4.63 PCT)
Note: Pakistan is at the bottom of the table after being docked 11 points for a slow over-rate against England.
What we'll be watching
- Asian Games 2026 Men's T20 Cricket tournament begins today, September 19, in Japan, running until October 4.
- India vs Japan one-off T20I on September 22, 2026, at Sano International Cricket Ground, Sano.
- India's Men's T20 Quarter Final at the Asian Games on September 28, 2026, at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin.
- India hosts West Indies for the 1st ODI on September 27, 2026, at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Zimbabwe vs Australia 3rd ODI on September 20, 2026, in Zimbabwe.
- England vs Sri Lanka ODI series begins September 22, 2026.
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