India qualify for Asian Games semi-finals after Afghanistan match abandoned

India qualified for the Asian Games men's cricket semi-finals after their quarter-final match against Afghanistan was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain. The match at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin was called off without a toss. India advance by virtue of being the higher-ranked T20I team, with Afghanistan ranked tenth.

Pakistan also progressed to the semi-finals on the same basis after their quarter-final against Hong Kong was washed out. The venue has seen multiple matches abandoned due to rain, including Nepal versus Japan and Malaysia versus Oman. India had been scheduled to defend their gold medal from the 2022 Hangzhou Games.

India captain Shreyas Iyer said the team had prepared mentally for any situation. He added that adapting to the conditions would be the priority once the match began. The semi-final draw will be confirmed after all quarter-finals are completed.