China's Asian Games Cricket Campaign Ends Without A Ball Bowled. Here's Why
The T20 match was called off without even the toss taking place at the Karogi Sports Park in Aichi prefecture's Nisshin city.
- Bangladesh women's cricket team advanced to Asian Games semifinals after quarterfinal vs China was abandoned
- The quarterfinal match was called off due to a wet outfield before the toss at Karogi Sports Park
- Bangladesh will face the winner of India vs Japan quarterfinal in the semifinals on September 20
The Bangladesh women's cricket team entered the semifinals of the Asian Games on the basis of its higher international ranking after the quarterfinal match against China was abandoned due to a wet outfield on Thursday. The T20 match was called off without even the toss taking place at the Karogi Sports Park in Aichi prefecture's Nisshin city. Bangladesh are currently ranked 10th in the ICC's T20 International standings, while China is way down at the 36th position. Bangladesh will take on the winner of the quarterfinal between India and Japan, due to be played on Friday, in the semifinals scheduled for September 20.
Heartbreak for China Women!
— Clink (@ClinkWrites) September 17, 2026
The match between China and Bangladesh has been abandoned due to a wet outfield.
China have been knocked out of the Asian Games without even playing.
They came here after such an excellent performance, defeated Nepal to qualify. pic.twitter.com/gDlqvAWED6
The Harmanpreet Kaur-led India are the defending champions in the competition that features only eight teams.
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