Pakistan vs Hong Kong: Asian Games 2026 Cricket Match
The Pakistan vs Hong Kong cricket clash at the 2026 Asian Games was scheduled as the first men’s T20 quarter-final at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, on September 28, 2026. However, persistent rain prevented the match from starting, and the quarter-final was officially abandoned without a ball being bowled. Pakistan advanced to the Asian Games 2026 cricket semi-finals because the tournament regulations allowed the higher-ranked team to progress when a quarter-final produced no result. Hong Kong therefore exited the competition without getting an opportunity to play Pakistan. The Pakistan squad was led by Sahibzada Farhan , with players including Saim Ayub, Abrar Ahmed, Haider Ali and Mohammad Wasim Jr. Pakistan had entered the knockout stage directly as one of the higher-ranked teams, while Hong Kong reached the quarter-finals after finishing second in Group B. Pakistan’s semi-final is scheduled for October 1, 2026 , while the bronze-medal match and final are scheduled ...