How to watch Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st semi-final of Asian Games 2026? Check live streaming, TV channels and more

The first semi-final of the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket tournament will see Pakistan take on Bangladesh. The match is scheduled to begin at 5:30 AM IST on October 1 in Nisshin.

Pakistan reached the semi-final after its quarter-final against Hong Kong was abandoned due to rain. On the other hand, Bangladesh also advanced after its quarter-final against Malaysia was washed out, setting up an important clash between the two teams.

Throughout this article, we will share complete details about how to watch Pakistan vs Bangladesh in the first semi-final of Asian Games 2026, including the match time, TV channels, live streaming details and other important information for fans.

How Pakistan and Bangladesh reached the semi-final of Asian Games 2026

Pakistan and Bangladesh reached the semi-finals of the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket tournament after their respective quarter-final matches were abandoned due to rain. Bangladesh progressed after its match against Malaysia was washed out, while Pakistan advanced after its quarter-final against Hong Kong was also called off.

The weather affected several quarter-final matches in Nagoya and across Aichi prefecture. Bangladesh and Pakistan benefited from the tournament rule that allows the higher-ranked team to advance when a knockout match cannot be completed because of bad weather.

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With the rain disrupting the quarter-final stage, Pakistan will now face Bangladesh in the first semi-final on Thursday, October 1. The other semi-final will see India take on Sri Lanka, with both matches scheduled to be played in Nisshin.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asian Games 2026 semi-final: Date, time, squads and venue

The first semi-final of the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket tournament will see Pakistan face Bangladesh on Thursday, October 1. The match is scheduled to start at 5:30 AM IST at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.

Pakistan will be led by Sahibzada Farhan, while Litton Das will captain Bangladesh. Both teams have named strong squads for the semi-final, although Bangladesh will be without Mohammed Saifuddin, who has been ruled out of the tournament. A replacement has not been named yet.

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Pakistan Squad: Sahibzada Farhan (c), Abdul Samad (vc), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Arafat Minhas, Haider Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Saad Masood, Saim Ayub, Sufyan Moqim, Usman Khan.

Bangladesh Squad: Litton Das (c), 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.

(*Mohammed Saifuddin has been ruled out of the tournament. No replacement has been named yet.)

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