Asian Games Cricket Quarterfinals Washed Out Due to Rain, India and Pakistan Advance
Summary
Rain washed out both men’s cricket quarterfinals at the Asian Games in Japan, sending India and Pakistan into the semifinals by ranking. Nepal will face Sri Lanka in Tuesday’s quarterfinal for a chance to meet India.
Key Points
- Both India-Afghanistan and Pakistan-Hong Kong quarterfinals were canceled without a ball being bowled because of rain.
- India and Pakistan advanced to the semifinals under tournament rules based on higher ICC T20 rankings.
- Nepal will play Sri Lanka in Tuesday’s quarterfinal, and the winner will face India in the semifinals.
- The men’s cricket event is being played in T20 format at Korogi Sports Park in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
