India defend Asian Games T20 crown as 10 teams line up for Aichi-Nagoya 2026

Asian Games 2026 Men's T20 set for Aichi-Nagoya

The Asian Games 2026 Men's T20 cricket competition will bring together 10 teams as they compete for the gold medal in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The tournament gets underway on September 24 and will feature a mix of established Asian cricketing powers and teams looking to make an impact on the continental stage.

India defend Hangzhou crown

India will enter the competition as the defending champions after winning the men's T20 gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games. Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have also earned direct entry into the quarterfinals, while six teams will compete in the preliminary round for the remaining four places in the knockout stage.

Format and rising stakes

The tournament will follow the Twenty20 format, with the stakes rising as the competition moves towards the semifinals and the gold-medal match. With Asian cricket's traditional rivals potentially meeting in the latter stages, the Men's T20 competition is expected to produce plenty of high-intensity action.

Comprehensive coverage promised

TimesofIndia.com will provide comprehensive coverage throughout the Asian Games 2026 Men's T20 cricket tournament, including the latest news, live scores, match results, schedules, points tables, standings, highlights and match reports. Follow this page for updates on all the participating teams, key fixtures and major moments as the battle for the Asian Games cricket gold unfolds in Japan.