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India Clinches Men’s Cricket Gold at 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou

India, led by captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, won the gold medal in the men’s cricket event at the 2023 Asian Games held in Hangzhou.

Defending Champions Enter 2026 Asian Games

Coming into the 2026 Asian Games across Aichi and Nagoya, India will defend their title in men’s cricket. Both India and Pakistan have been given direct entry into the quarterfinals, a privilege that offers a buffer but does not guarantee success once elimination rounds begin.

Warm-up Match Against Japan Raised Concerns

A warm-up match against hosts Japan was unexpectedly close, with India scraping through a narrow two-run win in a rain-shortened five-over game. India managed only 32 runs, with Shreyas Iyer top-scoring at 16 before Japan’s bowlers dismantled the Indian top order. The hosts nearly pulled off a massive upset but India held firm just in time.

Path to Gold in 2023

India joined the tournament at the quarterfinal stage, comfortably defeating Nepal by 23 runs. Their semifinal match against Bangladesh was even easier, leading them into the final against Afghanistan.

The final was cut short by persistent rain after Afghanistan reached 112 for 5 in 18.2 overs. Since no result could be achieved, the gold medal was awarded to India based on their higher seeding. Afghanistan, making their third consecutive men’s cricket final appearance at the Asian Games, earned silver again, while Bangladesh took bronze.

Medal Winners at 2023 Asian Games Men’s Cricket

  • Gold: India
  • Silver: Afghanistan
  • Bronze: Bangladesh

Men’s Cricket Schedule and Group-Stage Results for Asian Games 2026

  • September 24 (Thursday), Group A: Afghanistan beat Japan by 48 runs
  • September 24 (Thursday), Group B: Hong Kong China lost to Malaysia by eight wickets
  • September 25 (Friday), Group B: Hong Kong China defeated Oman by 41 runs
  • September 25 (Friday), Group A: Afghanistan lost to Nepal by five wickets
  • September 26 (Saturday), Group A: Japan vs Nepal (match scheduled)
  • September 26 (Saturday), Group B: Malaysia vs Oman (match scheduled)
  • September 28 (Monday), Quarter-finals: Pakistan vs B2 and India vs A2
  • September 29 (Tuesday), Quarter-finals: Sri Lanka vs A1 and Bangladesh vs B1
  • October 1 (Thursday), Semi-finals: Pakistan/B2 vs Bangladesh/B1 and India/A2 vs Sri Lanka/A1
  • October 3 (Saturday), Bronze Medal Match: Third-place play-off

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