How to watch IND-W vs JPN-W live: Asian Games 2026 cricket quarter-final — streaming, TV channel & match time

India Women will begin their Asian Games 2026 campaign against hosts Japan Women in the quarter-final on September 18. The match will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan. India will enter the tournament aiming to defend the gold medal they won in the previous edition.

The IND-W vs JPN-W quarter-final is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM IST. The match is an important first step for India in their title defence, while Japan will look to make the most of playing on home soil. Fans can follow the match through the available live broadcast and streaming options.

In this article, we will share complete details on how to watch IND-W vs JPN-W live, including the live streaming platform, TV channel, match time and other important viewing information.

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IND-W vs JPN-W live streaming & TV channel: Where to watch Asian Games 2026 quarter-final

The India Women vs Japan Women Asian Games 2026 quarter-final will be available to watch live in India. The match is scheduled for September 18 at 10:30 AM IST at Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan. Fans can watch the live telecast on the Sony Sports Network, while online streaming will be available on SonyLIV.

TV viewers can follow the IND-W vs JPN-W match on the Sony Sports Network, with coverage available in different languages on selected Sony Sports channels. Online viewers can watch the match on SonyLIV with a valid subscription. Fans should check the latest SonyLIV plans and available offers before subscribing.

Fans looking for a free viewing option can check DD Sports and DD Free Dish. However, viewers should confirm the official broadcast schedule to see if the IND-W vs JPN-W match is included in DD Sports' Asian Games coverage. Fans should also avoid unofficial websites offering unconfirmed match links or coupon codes.

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Squad watch: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma & Harmanpreet Kaur headline India's line-up in Nisshin

India Women will enter the Asian Games 2026 as the defending champions after winning the women’s cricket gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou. The squad features several key players, including captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh.

The women’s cricket competition will begin on September 17, ahead of the wider Asian Games opening ceremony. India will start their campaign against hosts Japan in the quarter-final in Nisshin, with Harmanpreet Kaur leading the team and Smriti Mandhana serving as vice-captain.

Jemimah Rodrigues, who was initially named in the squad, is unavailable after suffering a high-grade right hamstring tear. Pratika Rawal was named as her replacement. Shreyanka Patil is also listed in the squad, subject to fitness.

India Women’s cricket team squad

Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wicket-keeper), G. Kamalini (wicket-keeper), Bharti Fulmali, Sree Charani, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil (subject to fitness), Radha Yadav, Nandni Sharma and Pratika Rawal.

Japan Women’s cricket team squad

Mai Yanagida (captain), Ahilya Chandel, Ayumi Fujikawa, Hinase Goto, Haruna Iwasaki, Shimako Kato, Ayaka Kato, Elena Kusuda, Akari Nishimura, Erika Oda, Meg Ogawa, Kurumi Ota, Seika Sumi, Erika Toguchi and Nonoha Yasumoto.

Five wins in a row: What a win over Japan means for India's semi-final race

A win over Japan would give India Women a strong start to their Asian Games 2026 campaign and keep their title defence on track. As the defending champions, Harmanpreet Kaur and her team will look to make a confident start in the quarter-final.

With the competition starting at the quarter-final stage, every match is important for the teams hoping to reach the semi-finals. India will need to perform well with both bat and ball against hosts Japan to move closer to the next stage of the tournament.

A victory over Japan would put India into the semi-finals and keep their hopes of winning another Asian Games gold medal alive. The team will aim to build on its recent form and maintain its winning momentum as the tournament progresses.