What will happen if IND vs SL semi-final of Asian Games 2026 gets washed out?
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The IND vs SL semi-final of the Asian Games 2026 will take place on Thursday at Korogi Sports Park.
All the buzz around the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket competition suffered a major hit when all four matches in the quarterfinal round got washed out. All teams, organizers, support staff, and fans were disappointed.
Afghanistan, Nepal, Hong Kong, and Malaysia have to go out of the tournament without playing the knockout game. The rain has already spoiled a lot of time in the ongoing tournament. The last six matches of the Asian Games 2026 have been abandoned.
As a result, India, along with Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, have advanced to the semifinal round, and two of these sides will play in the final. Pakistan will face Bangladesh in the first semifinal, and India will take on Sri Lanka in the second.
Both matches will be played on Thursday at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. No one can predict the weather accurately, but the weather forecast for the semifinal matches is way better than the last few days. But what if the IND vs SL semifinal gets washed out?
Which team will qualify for final if IND vs SL Asian Games 2026 semi-final gets washed out?
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The weather forecast for Thursday in Nisshin is pretty good and clear. There are high chances that both semifinals scheduled for Thursday will be complete. But with the way rain has spoiled the action in the last few days, it won’t be a surprise if the semifinal matches also suffer similar results.
The relentless rain has already affected the ground in the last few days. The wet outfield can also be another reason for possible delay or even abandonment of the game on Thursday. So, if it happens, which of the teams between India and Sri Lanka will make it through?
If we look at the current rule, if the semifinal between India and Sri Lanka gets washed out, then India will advance to the final. It is because of the higher rankings in T20Is. India are currently ranked no. 1, while Sri Lanka are ranked ninth in the world.
Similarly, if the semifinal between Pakistan and Bangladesh also gets washed out, then Pakistan will qualify for the final on the basis of the rankings. That is where even an IND vs PAK final at the Asian Games 2026 can be possible.
When the IND vs SL semi-final will be played?
The IND vs SL semi-final will be played on Thursday, October 01, 2026.
What time will the IND vs SL semi-final start?
The match will begin at 10:00 AM IST, while the toss will take place at 9:30 AM IST.
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