India vs Afghanistan 2nd Quarter-Final, Asian Games 2026: Live streaming, playing 11, squads, weather and pitch report

Ind vs Afg Live Streaming: India will begin their men's cricket campaign at the Asian Games 2026 with a quarter-final clash against Afghanistan on Monday, September 28. Led by Shreyas Iyer, the defending champions will be looking to secure a place in the semi-finals and continue their bid to retain the gold medal. Afghanistan, meanwhile, have advanced to the knockout stage after finishing second in Group A, behind Nepal. The match will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, with a semi-final place at stake for both sides.

Here is everything you need to know about the India vs Afghanistan 2nd quarter-final, including match timings, live telecast and streaming, squads, expected playing XIs, and weather and pitch conditions.

India vs Afghanistan: Match details

Match detail	Information
Match	India vs Afghanistan, 2nd Quarter-Final
Tournament	Asian Games 2026, Men's T20 Cricket
Date	Monday, September 28, 2026
Start time	10:00 AM IST
Venue	Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Aichi, Japan
India captain	Shreyas Iyer
Afghanistan captain	Darwish Rasooli

The match is scheduled to begin at 10 AM Indian Standard Time, which is 1:30 PM local time in Japan.

Ind vs Afg Asian Games Live Streaming: Where to watch India vs Afghanistan live?

Indian cricket fans can watch the Asian Games 2026 quarter-final on television and online through the following platforms.

Sony Sports Network, including Sony Sports Ten 1 and other designated Sony Sports channels.

SonyLIV app and website.

Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi) and Ten 4 (Tamil, Telugu and Kannada), subject to the broadcaster's schedule.

US and Canada

Willow TV is listed for coverage in these territories.

Viewers should check their local broadcaster's schedule and SonyLIV's match listing before the start, as channel availability and subscription requirements may vary.

India vs Afghanistan: Playing 11

India have a deep batting line-up and several established international bowlers in their squad. Shreyas Iyer is expected to lead the side, with Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma among the options at the top of the order.

The following are predicted XIs, not officially confirmed playing elevens. The final teams will be announced at the toss.

India predicted playing 11

Predicted XI

India

Captain: Shreyas Iyer | Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson

1. Abhishek Sharma
2. Sanju Samson (wk)
3. Shreyas Iyer (c)
4. Tilak Varma
5. Shivam Dube
6. Axar Patel
7. Washington Sundar
8. Jasprit Bumrah
9. Arshdeep Singh
10. Ravi Bishnoi
11. Varun Chakravarthy

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana and Yash Thakur are among India's other squad options. The team management could adjust the combination depending on the pitch and conditions.

Afghanistan predicted playing 11

Predicted XI

Afghanistan

Captain: Darwish Rasooli | Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Ishaq

1. Hassan Eisakhil
2. Imran Mir
3. Darwish Rasooli (c)
4. Sediqullah Atal
5. Najibullah Zadran
6. Karim Janat
7. Mohammad Ishaq (wk)
8. Nangeyalia Kharoti
9. Abdullah Ahmadzai
10. Faridoon Dawoodzai
11. Arab Gul Momand

Editorial note: Afghanistan's final combination and the availability of individual players should be checked against the official team sheet at the toss. The predicted XI is provisional.

Ind vs Afg Asian Games Squads

India squad

Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yash Thakur.

Afghanistan squad

Darwish Rasooli (captain), Mohammad Ishaq, Imran Mir, Najibullah Zadran, Ismat Alam, Karim Janat, Nangeyalia Kharoti, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Khalid Taniwal, Mohammad Akram, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Farmanullah Safi, Hassan Eisakhil, Faisal Shinozada and Arab Gul Momand.

India vs Afghanistan: Weather report

Weather could be a major factor in the quarter-final at Korogi Sports Park. According to forecasts issued ahead of the match, Nisshin is expected to experience overcast skies, rain and possible thunderstorms on September 28. AccuWeather's forecast, as reported by multiple outlets, puts the probability of precipitation at around 91% to 96%. Temperatures are expected to remain in the low-to-mid 20s Celsius.

Weather factor	Forecast
Conditions	Overcast, with occasional rain
Temperature	Around 22–26°C
Rain probability	High, with forecasts ranging from 91% to 96%
Main concern	Delayed start, interruptions or a washout

These are pre-match forecasts, not observations of conditions at the ground. The actual playing conditions may change through the morning.

Ind vs Afg Asian Games Weather Report: What happens if the match is washed out?

The weather is particularly significant because this is a knockout fixture. There is no reserve day scheduled for the quarter-finals. If the match cannot produce a result, the tournament's seeding rules come into play. India entered the knockout stage as a seeded team, and a complete washout would send India through to the semi-finals on the basis of their higher seeding.

India vs Afghanistan: Pitch report

The match will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, a venue that has hosted the Asian Games cricket competition.

The surface has shown a reasonably balanced character, with both batters and bowlers finding opportunities. Early in the innings, seamers can look for movement and bounce, while spinners may become important as the game progresses.

Ground statistics from the T20 matches played at the venue indicate an average first-innings score of approximately 135 runs, although the sample remains limited and conditions have varied. With rain forecast, the toss and the condition of the outfield could prove particularly important. A shortened match would also change the way both teams approach their innings.