India vs Afghanistan Asian Games 2026 Quarter-Final: Match Preview, Schedule, Squads & Live Streaming

India will begin their men’s cricket campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 when they face Afghanistan in the second quarter-final of the T20 competition on Monday, September 28, 2026. The match will be played at Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, with the scheduled start at 10:00 AM IST. India enter the tournament directly at the quarter-final stage, while Afghanistan progressed from the group stage.

India are the defending Asian Games men’s cricket champions after winning gold at the previous edition. Shreyas Iyer will captain India’s 2026 Asian Games side, which includes players such as Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh. Afghanistan are led by Darwish Rasooli.

When does India vs Afghanistan start?

The official tournament schedule lists India vs Afghanistan as the second men’s quarter-final, scheduled for September 28.

How to watch India vs Afghanistan live in India

Indian cricket fans can watch the Asian Games quarter-final live through Sony Sports Network on television. Online streaming is available through SonyLIV, via its app and website. Regional television coverage is also listed on Sony Sports Ten 3 and Ten 4.

The Asian Games men’s cricket competition is being played at Kōrogi Sports Park, with the men’s tournament running from September 24 to October 3.

How to watch India vs Afghanistan on Android and iPhone

Fans can use the SonyLIV app on Android and iPhone/iPad devices to follow the live match.

Steps to watch the match

1. Download or open the SonyLIV app.
2. Sign in to your SonyLIV account.
3. Go to the Sports section.
4. Search for Asian Games 2026.
5. Select India vs Afghanistan.
6. Open the live stream when the match begins.

Availability and subscription requirements can vary according to the current SonyLIV service and viewing plan.

India squad for Asian Games 2026

India’s men’s squad for the Asian Games includes:

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

Shreyas Iyer will lead the side, while the squad combines established international players with younger options such as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The squad was also used around India’s T20 assignments leading into the Asian Games.

Afghanistan squad for Asian Games 2026

Afghanistan’s squad is:

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.

Afghanistan reached the quarter-finals after competing in the preliminary group stage. They defeated Japan by 48 runs in their opening match but subsequently lost to Nepal by five wickets.

India vs Afghanistan: Asian Games quarter-final preview

The match gives India their first opportunity to defend the men’s cricket gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. India received direct entry into the quarter-final stage as one of the top-seeded Full Member teams, while Afghanistan had to qualify through the group stage.

India’s squad features several players with international T20 experience, including Jasprit Bumrah, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh and Washington Sundar. Afghanistan, meanwhile, will look to players such as captain Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Akram and Karim Janat as they attempt to progress to the semi-finals.

The match is particularly significant because the men’s Asian Games cricket competition is being played in the T20 International format, with the tournament taking place at Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin.

India vs Afghanistan Live Streaming – Key Details

India vs Afghanistan in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket quarter-final will take place on September 28 at 10:00 AM IST. Television coverage in India is available through the Sony Sports Network, while online viewers can follow the match on SonyLIV.

With India entering the knockout stage as the defending champions and Afghanistan arriving after the preliminary round, the quarter-final will determine which team advances to the men’s cricket semi-finals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Match: India vs Afghanistan
Date: September 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan
Format: T20 International
TV: Sony Sports Network
Live Streaming: SonyLIV