India vs Afghanistan Asian Games 2026 Quarter-final Tomorrow: Live Streaming, Match Time and Android, iOS Links
India will begin their men’s cricket campaign at the Asian Games 2026 against Afghanistan in the second quarter-final at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, on Monday, September 28, 2026.
The India vs Afghanistan T20 match is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM IST, which is 1:30 PM local time in Japan. Live television coverage in India will be available on the Sony Sports Network, while the match can be streamed online through SonyLIV.
India, led by Shreyas Iyer, have entered the tournament directly at the quarter-final stage. Afghanistan reached the last eight after progressing from Group A. India are also the defending champions in the Asian Games men’s cricket competition.
When does India vs Afghanistan start?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Afghanistan, 2nd Quarter-final |
| Tournament | Asian Games 2026 – Men’s Cricket |
| Date | Monday, September 28, 2026 |
| Scheduled start | 10:00 AM IST |
| Japan local time | 1:30 PM |
| Format | T20 |
| Venue | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan |
| Live streaming in India | SonyLIV |
| TV coverage in India | Sony Sports Network |
The latest match information lists the start at 10:00 AM IST. Fans should check the official broadcaster close to the start for any schedule or weather-related changes.
How to watch India vs Afghanistan on Android and iPhone
Fans in India can watch the Asian Games cricket quarter-final live through the SonyLIV app and website. SonyLIV is carrying live coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026.
Use the official links below:
- Android: Download SonyLIV from Google Play
- iPhone and iPad: Download SonyLIV from Apple App Store
- Watch online: Open Asian Games on SonyLIV
Steps to watch India vs Afghanistan live
- Download or open the SonyLIV app.
- Sign in to your SonyLIV account.
- Open the Sports section.
- Select Asian Games 2026.
- Search for India vs Afghanistan.
- Open the men’s cricket quarter-final live stream.
Is India vs Afghanistan live streaming free?
The SonyLIV application itself is free to download, but it includes in-app purchases and subscription options. Access to a particular live sports stream can depend on the applicable SonyLIV plan, so viewers should check the India vs Afghanistan match page before the game begins.
Shreyas Iyer leads India at Asian Games 2026
Shreyas Iyer captains India in the Asian Games. The squad includes several established international players, including Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh.
India squad
Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yash Thakur.
The final playing XI will only be confirmed around the toss.
Afghanistan squad
Afghanistan will be captained by Darwish Rasooli. Their squad includes experienced players such as Najibullah Zadran and Karim Janat.
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.
What happens if India win the quarter-final?
The Asian Games men’s cricket tournament is being played in the T20 format. A victory over Afghanistan would send India into the semi-finals, which are scheduled for October 1, while the bronze-medal and gold-medal matches are scheduled for October 3.
India won the men’s cricket gold medal at the previous Asian Games and enter the 2026 tournament as defending champions.
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