India reach Asian Games semi-finals as rain washes out Hong Kong, China quarter-final

India march on at the 2026 Asian Games

In a dramatic turn of events at the 2026 Asian Games, India's men's cricket team has reached the semi-finals after their quarter-final against Hong Kong, China was called off due to rain.

The abandonment of the contest means India progress without a ball being bowled in the knock-out clash, keeping their title defence firmly on track. Set to clash with the victor of the Sri Lanka-Nepal face-off, the side is determined to defend the gold medal they won at the last Games in 2023.

With a semi-final spot secured, India will now await the outcome of the Sri Lanka-Nepal encounter to learn the identity of their next opponents, as they continue their push to retain continental supremacy in the men's cricket competition.