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World T20 champions India face Afghanistan in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket quarter-final in Nisshin, Japan, with heavy rain and a typhoon alert threatening washouts across the knockout stage. Pakistan's match has already been cancelled, creating a scheduling logjam, and India could claim gold without a ball bowled if play is abandoned. Shreyas Iyer said his side must stay mentally prepared for weather disruptions.
- 2India and Pakistan reach Asian Games cricket semifinals as rain washes out quarterfinals▼India and Pakistan advance to Asian Games cricket semifinals after quarterfinal washouts
Rain washed out the Asian Games cricket quarterfinals, sending India and Pakistan straight into the semifinals without a ball bowled. The knockout-stage washouts set up a potential India-Pakistan clash at the medal stages, a fixture that always draws huge attention among cricket fans. Both teams now await the semifinal draw as weather continues to threaten the schedule.
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India are preparing to meet Afghanistan in cricket at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, with the match drawing wide international attention. Captain Shreyas Iyer has admitted there is pressure to win gold but says it is 'good pressure'. A washout elsewhere has set up a potential India-Pakistan collision course, adding to interest. Pakistan face Hong Kong in their quarter-final on Monday.
- 4India, Pakistan set for Asian Games cricket clash▼India, Pakistan on Asian Games collision course after cricket washout
India and Pakistan are on course to meet at the Asian Games cricket tournament after rain washed out play, leaving both sides heading toward a potential knockout collision. A match between the two arch-rivals is one of the most anticipated fixtures in world sport, and the prospect of a high-stakes encounter at the Games has drawn wide attention across international news outlets.
- 5Asian Games organisers criticised as India and Pakistan reach cricket semi-finals▼'Absolute incompetence': Asian Games organisers slammed as India and Pakistan reach semi-final without playing a ball
Asian Games organisers are facing sharp criticism after both India and Pakistan advanced to the cricket semi-finals without playing a single match, following opponent withdrawals. The situation has been labelled 'absolute incompetence' by critics, who question how a knockout stage could be reached without a ball being bowled. Fans and commentators are mocking the scheduling and entry rules at the Games in China.
- 6Three Killed in Attack on Cricket Players in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa▼Three Killed, Three Wounded in Attack on Cricket Players in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Gunmen attacked a group of cricket players in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, killing three and wounding three others. The assault has drawn condemnation and renewed attention to insecurity in the northwestern province, where militants have repeatedly targeted civilians. Details about the victims and those responsible remain limited as authorities respond to the incident.
- 7Kamran Akmal hails Virat Kohli's 55th ODI century▼'This is greatness': Kamran Akmal heaps praise on Virat Kohli as he scores 55th ODI century vs West Indies
Virat Kohli scored his 55th One Day International century against West Indies, drawing lavish praise from former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal, who called the innings 'greatness'. Kohli's landmark ton extends his record among the game's most prolific run-scorers and fuels ongoing debate about his standing among cricket's all-time greats.
- 8Rain in Japan could set up India-Pakistan Asian Games cricket final●India-Pakistan Asian Games final? Japan's rain could set it up, but not without an awkward twist | Cricket
Weather interruptions during the Asian Games cricket tournament in Japan could shape the path to an India-Pakistan final, but the relevant regulations carry an awkward twist in how the matchup would be decided. Fans of the arch-rivals are closely tracking forecasts and group standings, as a final between the two sides would be one of the biggest draws of the Games.
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Pakistan and Bangladesh are facing off in cricket at the Aichi-Nagoya venue, with the match drawing attention from fans across Pakistan, Bangladesh and beyond. Interest is high in countries including the UK and Australia, where the fixture is also among the most searched sports topics. Coverage notes that the sun finally shone in Aichi-Nagoya, allowing play under clear conditions after earlier weather concerns.
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Pakistan are playing Hong Kong in the men's cricket tournament at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan, with India taking on Afghanistan in the other fixture. The matches are being followed live by fans across South Asia and beyond, with the fixture trending in the United States, Britain, India, Australia and Canada as results come in.
- 11Shoaib Akhtar set for major Pakistan cricket role after England debacle▼Shoaib Akhtar set for major role in Pakistan cricket after England tour debacle
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is reportedly set to take on a major role in Pakistan cricket following the team's poor tour of England. The move would mark a formal return for one of the country's most famous cricketers as the Pakistan Cricket Board responds to growing criticism of the side's performances abroad.
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Pakistan have reached the cricket semi-finals at the Asian Games after rain washed out their quarter-final match. With play abandoned, tournament rules advanced Pakistan on the basis of their higher seeding, sparing them the need to complete the contest. The weather-shortened progression keeps Pakistan in contention for a medal, while opponents and fans debate the rain rule outcome.
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Pakistan are playing Hong Kong in the men's cricket quarter-final at the 2026 Asian Games. Fans are searching for live streaming and telecast details ahead of the match, with coverage guides published by major sports outlets. The fixture is drawing attention across Pakistan, Hong Kong and beyond as the knockout stage of the tournament gets underway.
- 14Pakistan advances to Asian Games cricket semi-finals as rain intervenes▼Pakistan reaches Asian Games cricket semi-finals due to rain — Dawn
Pakistan has reached the cricket semi-finals at the Asian Games after their match was affected by rain. According to Dawn's report, the weather outcome decided their progression in the tournament. Fans and sports commentators are following how the rain rule shapes the knockout stages and Pakistan's chances of a medal in the competition.
- 15Rain sends Pakistan and India into Asian Games cricket semi-finals●Rain sends Pakistan, India into Asian Games cricket semis
Rain in China has decided the outcome of Asian Games cricket quarter-finals, putting both Pakistan and India straight into the men's semi-finals without a ball being bowled. The weather-aided progression sets up a potential India-Pakistan medal-stage clash, and fans across both countries are debating whether the rain rule was fair to the teams that were eliminated.
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The Under-19 Asia Cup meeting between Pakistan and India is drawing wide attention, with a full highlights package of the match circulating widely among cricket fans. Fixtures between the two countries carry enormous interest at any level, and viewers are following the junior rivalry closely as the regional tournament progresses.
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Pakistan are playing Hong Kong in the men's cricket quarter-final at the 2026 Asian Games, with broadcasters and streaming details drawing wide interest from fans. The match is trending heavily in Pakistan, India, Australia and Canada as viewers look for when and where to watch live coverage of the tie.
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Pakistan are playing Hong Kong in the men's cricket quarter-final at the Asian Games. The match is drawing heavy interest across several countries, with broadcasters and sports outlets detailing when and where to watch the live telecast and streaming. Fans are searching for lineups, scores and streaming details as Pakistan, one of the tournament's strongest teams, aim to move a step closer to a medal in Japan-format Twenty20 cricket at the Games.
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Searches are surging for Pakistan against Hong Kong as the two cricket teams meet in an Asia Cup fixture, with the match drawing attention in India, the US, the UK, Italy, Australia and Canada. Interest comes amid a busy tournament window, with Hong Kong arriving off a confident 41-run win over Oman that has made their campaign one of the competition's early storylines.
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Pakistan are through to the semi-finals of the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket competition after their quarter-final against Hong Kong in Nisshin was washed out on September 28. Pakistan, fielding a largely new-look squad, advanced on the rain-affected result, while Hong Kong had earlier reached the last eight by beating Oman by 41 runs.
- 21India and Pakistan open T20 cricket campaigns at 2026 Asian Games▼India and Pakistan begin T20 medal hunt at Asian Games 2026
India and Pakistan have started their men's T20 cricket campaigns at the Asian Games 2026, with both teams chasing medals in the tournament. The two rivals' participation is drawing attention across the cricket world, and the event marks a rare competitive meeting between them in multi-sport Games cricket, with fans following every result closely.
- 22Pakistan Cricket Board weighs bringing back bowling coach Shaun Tait▼Why did Shaun Tait leave Pakistan role in 2023? Will he return as PCB reportedly considers former bowling coach?
The Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly considering appointing Shaun Tait as bowling coach again, prompting questions about why the former Australia fast bowler left the same role in 2023. Reports have revisited the circumstances of his earlier departure and whether a return is now likely. Neither Tait nor the PCB has confirmed the talks publicly.
- 23Pakistan face Hong Kong with semi-final spot at stake▼New-look Pakistan take on inconsistent Hong Kong for semi-final spot
A reshaped Pakistan cricket team is preparing to take on an inconsistent Hong Kong side with a place in the semi-finals on the line. Pakistan have fielded a new-look squad for the tournament, while Hong Kong have shown unpredictable form, making the outcome harder to call. The winner advances to the knockout stage.
- 24Report: ECB refuses Ben Stokes no-objection certificate for PSL and MLC▼Reports: Ben Stokes' PSL and MLC plans face ECB NOC refusal
England Test captain Ben Stokes reportedly wanted to play in Pakistan's Super League and Major League Cricket, but the England and Wales Cricket Board has declined to issue the no-objection certificate he would need. That would block his participation in both overseas Twenty20 tournaments, and the report is circulating among cricket outlets and fans.
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Pakistani cricket fans are tracking a match between Pakistan and Hong Kong, a fixture generating strong search interest across multiple countries. The Pakistan cricket team is a major draw worldwide, and matches against smaller cricketing nations like Hong Kong often draw large audiences among South Asian communities globally, with the result potentially affecting Pakistan's standing in the tournament.
- 26Why India vs Pakistan remains cricket's biggest box-office draw●Why India against Pakistan remains cricket’s box-office rivalry
The New York Times is examining why India versus Pakistan remains cricket's biggest commercial and emotional rivalry. Matches between the two nations consistently draw enormous global television audiences, with political tensions between the countries adding intensity beyond sport. Commentators note that few fixtures in any sport command comparable attention, with the rivalry continuing to dominate headlines whenever the teams meet.
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Pakistan have advanced to the Asian Games men's cricket semi-final after their T20 quarter-final against Hong Kong was abandoned due to persistent rain. Several outlets, including Geo Super, ESPN India and NDTV Sports, covered the washout and Pakistan's progression to the last four. The match had been billed as a contest between a new-look Pakistan side and an inconsistent Hong Kong team.
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Pakistan have advanced to the men's cricket semi-finals at the Asian Games 2026 after their quarter-final against Hong Kong was washed out by rain. The match, held in Aichi, Japan, was abandoned without a result, sending Pakistan through on seeding as one of the tournament favourites. Hong Kong had been confirmed as Pakistan's quarter-final opponents ahead of the game, with a new-look Pakistan squad favoured against an inconsistent Hong Kong side. Outlets across India, Pakistan and beyond are covering the result and the semifinal matchups now set.
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Pakistan and Hong Kong meet in the men's cricket quarter-final at the Asian Games 2026 in Nisshin, Japan, with a semi-final spot at stake. Pakistan beat Hong Kong in the quarter-final at the last Asian Games. A new-look Pakistan side are favourites against an inconsistent Hong Kong team, and fans worldwide are following live scores as the knockout stage begins.
- 30India vs Pakistan possible at Asian Games 2026 cricket▼Will India face Pakistan in Asian Games 2026 men's cricket?
Attention is turning to the men's cricket draw for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, with questions over whether arch-rivals India and Pakistan will be placed in the same group and meet during the tournament. India and Pakistan rarely play each other outside multi-team events, so any potential fixture draws huge interest from fans and broadcasters across the region.
- 31Pakistan reach Asian Games semi-finals after Hong Kong washout●Pakistan through to Asian Games semi-finals after washout against Hong Kong
Pakistan have advanced to the cricket semi-finals at the Asian Games after their match against Hong Kong was abandoned due to rain. The washout in the knockout-stage fixture means Pakistan progress without a ball being bowled, keeping their medal hopes alive at the multi-sport event in China.
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Pakistan have advanced to the men's cricket semi-finals at the Asian Games 2026 after their quarter-final against Hong Kong was washed out by rain. With no play possible, Pakistan went through on seeding. India also moved into the semi-finals without taking the field, as their tie with Afghanistan was affected, setting up the possibility of an India-Pakistan final.
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Pakistan and Bangladesh face off for a place in the final, renewing a rivalry Bangladesh fans remember from 2023, when Yasir Ali smashed 16 off Muqeem's last over to snatch bronze. The rematch is drawing attention across cricket-following countries, with the fixture topping search trends in Australia and Canada and ranking high in the UK.
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India and Pakistan have both qualified for the semi-finals of the cricket tournament at the Asian Games after their quarter-final matches were abandoned due to rain. Washouts in Hangzhou meant both teams progressed without a ball being bowled in the knockout stage, keeping an India-Pakistan final possibility alive. Cricket fans in India are searching for updates on the day's fixtures and how the tournament will proceed.
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Pakistan are playing a cricket series in Sri Lanka, and attention has turned to the venues hosting the matches. Coverage highlights the grounds being used for the tour, a familiar fixture between the two Asian cricketing nations.
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Pakistan are playing Hong Kong, China in the first quarterfinal of the men's cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games. Pre-match prediction pieces are weighing up the sides ahead of the clash, with Pakistan widely expected to advance. The fixture is drawing search interest across the UK, India, Italy, Australia and Canada as the knockout stage gets underway.
- 37India vs Pakistan: cricket's toxic but essential rivalry▼India vs Pakistan is the toxic rivalry cricket cannot do without
The New York Times argues that the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry, one of the most toxic in international sport, remains something the game cannot do without. Matches between the two nations draw enormous global audiences and generate unmatched tension, even as political hostilities between the governments keep bilateral series frozen. Commentators are weighing whether the spectacle justifies the animosity that surrounds it.
- 38Pakistan Beat Hong Kong in Asian Games Cricket Quarter-Final▼Recent Match Report - Hong Kong vs Pakistan, Asian Games Men's Cricket Competition 2026, 1st Quarter-Final
Pakistan faced Hong Kong in the first quarter-final of the men's cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games, according to a match report from ESPN. The result matters for Pakistan's push toward the medal rounds at the Games. Details of the scoreline and standout performances were not available in the coverage collected, so the margin and key players remain unclear.
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Pakistani wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan is the subject of fresh attention after a report suggested a new twist in a betting-related investigation. The NDTV Sports headline asks whether the star cricketer is in trouble, linking his name to the probe without confirming any wrongdoing. Details of the alleged twist remain limited, and fans in India and Pakistan are following the story closely given Rizwan's profile.
- 40Pakistan face Afghanistan in T20I Tri-Nation Series clash●Full Match Highlights | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Match 4 | T20I Tri-Nation Series 2025 | M3Q1T
Pakistan and Afghanistan met in Match 4 of the T20I Tri-Nation Series 2025, with full match highlights drawing heavy attention from cricket fans. The fixture is part of the three-team tournament being used as preparation ahead of next year's global events. Followers of both sides have been closely tracking results and standout performances from the series.