Bangladesh arrive at the Asian Games cricket schedule as double bronze medallists, having won third place in both the men’s and women’s tournaments at the last edition in Hangzhou – beating Pakistan in each. Defending that is the story of the next three weeks.
The women start on 17 September with a quarter-final against China. The men enter on 29 September, seeded straight into the last eight. Below is the full Asian Games cricket schedule for both events, both squads, live streaming details, and every time converted into Bangladesh Standard Time.
What Bangladesh Defend in the Asian Games Cricket Schedule
At the last Asian Games in Hangzhou, Bangladesh took bronze in both cricket tournaments, and both medals came against Pakistan.
The men’s bronze play-off was the more dramatic. Rain cut the match to a revised DLS target of 65 from five overs, and Rakibul Hasan struck a four off the final ball to seal a six-wicket win. India took gold, Sri Lanka silver. The women’s side also beat Pakistan for third place.
So Bangladesh do not arrive as outsiders hoping for a run. They are the reigning bronze medallists in both events, which sets a clear bar: anything less than a semi-final in either tournament would be a step backwards.
Asian Games Cricket Schedule: Two Tournaments, One Venue
The Asian Games cricket schedule runs from 17 September to 3 October 2026, split into two events that never overlap.
| Women’s | Men’s | |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | 17–22 Sep | 24 Sep – 3 Oct |
| Teams | 8 | 10 |
| Format | Direct knockout | Groups, then knockout |
| Bangladesh enter | 17 Sep (QF) | 29 Sep (QF) |
| Medal matches | 22 Sep | 3 Oct |
Every match is T20, and all of it is played at KĹŤrogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Converting the Asian Games Cricket Schedule to BST
This is the part most listings get wrong for a Bangladeshi reader. Japan runs on UTC+9 and Bangladesh on UTC+6, so Japan is three hours ahead.
| Japan time | Bangladesh time |
|---|---|
| 09:00 JST | 06:00 BST |
| 14:00 JST | 11:00 BST |
Every match in the Asian Games cricket schedule starts in one of those two slots, so all of it falls in the Bangladeshi morning – a far friendlier window than tournaments in Australia or the Caribbean.
Women’s Asian Games Cricket Schedule: Bangladesh vs China
Eight teams, no league stage at all – the women’s half of the Asian Games cricket schedule begins at the quarter-finals. Bangladesh drew China and play the opening match of the entire competition.
| Date | Match | Japan | Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 17 Sep | Bangladesh vs China (QF1) | 09:00 | 06:00 BST |
| Thu 17 Sep | Pakistan vs Thailand (QF2) | 14:00 | 11:00 BST |
| Fri 18 Sep | Malaysia vs Sri Lanka (QF3) | 09:00 | 06:00 BST |
| Fri 18 Sep | India vs Japan (QF4) | 14:00 | 11:00 BST |
| Sun 20 Sep | Semi-finals | 09:00 / 14:00 | 06:00 / 11:00 BST |
| Tue 22 Sep | Bronze, then gold | 09:00 / 14:00 | 06:00 / 11:00 BST |
China is the kindest draw available, and Nigar Sultana Joty’s side arrive in rhythm – they beat Indonesia in the Women’s Asia Cup on 31 August, with Nahida Akter and Marufa Akter doing the damage.
The bracket matters more than the opponent. Bangladesh and Pakistan are in the same half, so the likely semi-final is a rematch of the Hangzhou bronze play-off. India sit on the opposite side, meaning Bangladesh cannot meet them before the gold medal match.
Men’s Asian Games Cricket Schedule and the 29 September Quarter-Final
Ten teams. In the men’s Asian Games cricket schedule the six lowest-seeded sides play a group stage first:
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Hong Kong |
| Japan | Malaysia |
| Nepal | Oman |
Those six play round-robin matches from 24 to 26 September, with the top two in each group reaching the quarter-finals. Waiting for them are the four highest-ranked ICC Full Members — India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka who receive automatic byes.
| Stage | Date | Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Group stage | 24–26 Sep | Seeded bye |
| Quarter-final | 29 Sep | Bangladesh enter here |
| Semi-finals | 1 Oct | If they progress |
| Medal matches | 3 Oct | If they progress |
The bye in the Asian Games cricket schedule cuts both ways. Bangladesh avoid elimination risk before the last eight and get days to scout, but they walk into a knockout cold against a side already acclimatised to the venue.
One quirk is worth flagging: Afghanistan are unseeded, sitting in Group A. A top-tier T20 side in the preliminary round makes the quarter-final draw more dangerous than the seeding suggests, and Afghanistan is the opponent Bangladesh will most want to avoid on 29 September.
The identity of that opponent is confirmed once the groups finish on 26 September. We will update this page as soon as the draw is set.
Both Bangladesh Squads
Men’s Squad – Captain: Litton Das
Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammed Saif Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Musaddek Hossain Saikat, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Rishad Hossain, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Mohammed Saifuddin, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud.
The Asian Games cricket schedule headline is Najmul Hossain Shanto’s return alongside Litton, restoring experience to a top order that has been Bangladesh’s weak point in T20 cricket. The pace group — Mustafizur, Shoriful, Hasan Mahmud and Saifuddin — is close to full strength, a clear signal the BCB is treating this as a medal defence rather than a development trip. Hasan Mahmud arrives in form after the Australia tour, covered in our Bangladesh vs Australia match report.
Women’s Squad – Captain: Nigar Sultana Joty
Nigar Sultana Joty, Nahida Akter, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sarmin Sultana, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Sultana Khatun, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Fariha Islam Trisna.
Spin carries this side – Nahida Akter, Fahima Khatun and Rabeya Khan control the middle overs, with Marufa Akter taking the new ball. The same core is mid-campaign at the Asia Cup, covered in our Bangladesh Women Asia Cup 2026 guide.
Live Streaming and How to Follow
Official coverage of the Asian Games cricket schedule is handled by Sony Sports Network, with live streaming on the SonyLIV app and website. A separate Bangladeshi listing had not been announced when this was published – check your operator closer to 17 September and we will update here.
For the 06:00 BST starts, the toss is around 05:30 BST, so set an alarm rather than relying on a match notification. Live scorecards run on ESPNcricinfo, with official results and the medal table on the Olympic Council of Asia site.
Bangladesh’s women footballers are at the same Games, opening against North Korea on 14 September — details in our Asian Games women’s football guide.
For the rest of the season our cricket section tracks every series, and the match centre lists fixtures in Bangladesh time.
The home series that follows is previewed in our Bangladesh vs India 2026 guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Asian Games cricket schedule for 2026?
Women’s cricket runs 17–22 September, men’s cricket 24 September to 3 October, all T20 at KĹŤrogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
When do Bangladesh play in the Asian Games cricket schedule?
The women open the whole competition against China on 17 September at 06:00 BST. The men enter at the quarter-final on 29 September.
Where can I watch the Asian Games cricket schedule live?
Sony Sports Network holds the broadcast, with streaming on SonyLIV. A Bangladesh-specific listing had not been confirmed at publication.
Did Bangladesh medal at the last Asian Games cricket schedule?
Yes — bronze in both the men’s and women’s tournaments at Hangzhou, beating Pakistan in each play-off.
Why do the Bangladesh men skip the group stage?
They are one of four seeded teams, with India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, as the highest-ranked ICC Full Members in the field.
What time is the Asian Games cricket schedule in Bangladesh?
Japan is three hours ahead, so 09:00 there is 06:00 BST and 14:00 is 11:00 BST.
Who captains the Bangladesh Asian Games cricket schedule squads?
Litton Das leads the men, Nigar Sultana Joty the women, with Nahida Akter as vice-captain.
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