The quarter-final lineup was confirmed after the rain-affected group stage ended on September 26. Japan were eliminated after a washout against Nepal, who finished top of Group A, while Afghanistan secured second place and earned a quarter-final against India.
Afghanistan had a mixed group-stage campaign. Darwish Rasooli’s side beat Japan by 48 runs but then suffered a five-wicket defeat against Nepal. They will now need a strong performance to challenge India and keep their medal hopes alive.
India also have a well-balanced bowling attack. Jasprit Bumrah leads the pace attack alongside Arshdeep Singh, while Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Ravi Bishnoi provide plenty of spin options to exploit slow and turning pitches.
Afghanistan’s main strength is their spin-heavy bowling attack. Young spinner Arab Gul Momand comes into the match after taking four wickets against Japan. Nangeyalia Kharoti adds another spin option who could trouble Indian batters on a slow surface.
IND vs AFG Live Streaming, Live Telecast: Where To Watch Asian Games 2026 Quarter-Final?
The Aichi Prefectural Korogi Sports Park has produced slow surfaces that assist spin bowlers. Batters have found it difficult to score freely, with the average first-innings score standing at 108 across the four completed group-stage matches at the venue.
Two wins each for teams batting first and chasing. With recent rain interruptions and overcast conditions, the toss could be important, and captains may prefer to bowl first to account for possible weather disruptions and the DLS method.
Aichi Prefectural Korogi Sports Park T20 Stats
Won Batting First: 2
Average 1st Innings Score: 108
Highest Team Total: 149/4 (Nepal vs Japan)
Highest Score Chased: 103/5 (Nepal vs Afghanistan)
Highest Individual Score: 57 (Sundeep Jora, Nepal vs Japan, 2026)
IND vs AFG Weather Forecast & Rain Threat at Korogi Sports Park
Weather conditions in Nisshin are expected to remain humid with intermittent cloud cover during the quarter-final. With the match scheduled for a 1:30 PM local start (10:00 AM IST), the afternoon humidity could test the players.
India have a highly experienced squad assembled for their campaign, with these players also separated from the simultaneous bilateral ODI commitments back home. However, mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy was ruled out of the Asian Games due to a side strain before the tournament.
Afghanistan have a settled squad despite their mixed group-stage results. Darwish Rasooli will continue to lead the side, which gained valuable experience against India during their recent bilateral T20I series.
IND vs AFG Predicted Playing 11 Today
Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI: Mohammad Akram, Hassan Eisakhil, Karim Janat, Darwish Rasooli (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Faisal Shinozada, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Nangeyalia Kharoti, Arab Gul Momand.
Abhishek Sharma will look to attack during the powerplay and put pressure on Afghanistan early. Arab Gul Momand took four wickets against Japan and will look to use the slow conditions to trouble the left-handed opener.
Shreyas Iyer will be an important batter against spin during the middle overs. Nangeyalia Kharoti will look to vary his pace and flight to restrict the Indian captain and force him into mistakes.
Darwish Rasooli will be a key player for Afghanistan. Jasprit Bumrah’s pace, bounce, and yorkers will pose a major challenge for the Afghan captain. The Indian pacer will look to dismiss the Afghan skipper early.
IND vs AFG Key Players to Watch
Afghanistan: Darwish Rasooli, Arab Gul Momand, Nangeyalia Kharoti
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