
Defending gold medalists India will launch their 2026 Asian Games women's cricket pursuit on Friday, September 18, facing host nation Japan in the fourth and final quarter-final at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshini, within the Aichi-Nagoya region. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the squad enters the knockout fixture riding a five-match undefeated streak that recently secured their eighth Women's Asia Cup crown against Sri Lanka.
Because it is a direct knockout contest, an unexpected defeat against Mai Yanagida's Japanese side would eliminate the reigning champions immediately.
The fixture is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM IST, with the coin toss taking place 30 minutes earlier at 10:00 AM IST. Broadcast coverage will be shown across the Sony Sports Network, while digital live streaming is accessible via the SonyLIV app and website.
Kaur's lineup includes vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, and Shreyanka Patil pending medical clearance, alongside several newly named squad members.
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