by The Indian women’s cricket team is set to begin its Asian Games 2026 campaign with a quarter-final clash against hosts Japan. The highly anticipated T20 match will be played on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi, Japan.
India enter the tournament as the defending Asian Games women’s cricket champions and will be looking to start their campaign with a strong performance. Japan, meanwhile, will have the advantage of playing on home soil and will be aiming to produce a memorable performance against one of Asia’s leading cricket teams.
India Women vs Japan Women Match Details
Match: India Women vs Japan Women
Tournament: Asian Games 2026 – Women’s T20 Cricket
Match: Quarter-Final
Date: September 18, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM IST
Venue: Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Aichi, Japan
The match is part of the women’s T20 cricket competition at the 20th Asian Games. The women’s tournament runs from September 17 to September 22, with the knockout stages leading to the medal matches.
India Begin Their Title Defence
India arrive at the Asian Games as the defending women’s cricket champions. The team will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, with experienced players including Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh included in the squad.
The Indian squad also features a mix of established international players and emerging talents, giving the team several options across batting, bowling and all-round departments.
Japan Ready for a Home Challenge
Japan will be hoping that home conditions and local support can help them put up a strong challenge. The Japanese squad includes experienced players such as captain Mai Yanagida, along with several players who have represented Japan in recent international matches.
For Japan, facing India in front of a home crowd will be a major occasion. The match also gives the Japanese team an opportunity to test itself against one of the strongest sides in Asian women’s cricket.
A Place in the Semi-Final
This is a knockout quarter-final, meaning the result will determine which team advances to the semi-final stage. The Asian Games women’s cricket competition will continue with the semi-finals on September 20, followed by the bronze-medal match and final on September 22.
With India aiming to continue their Asian Games title defence and Japan looking to make an impact on home soil, the quarter-final promises to be an interesting contest.
Cricket fans can follow the match for live scores, key moments and updates as India Women take on Japan Women in the Asian Games 2026 quarter-final.
India Women vs Japan Women — the Asian Games cricket action begins on September 18.
