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Pakistan advance to Asian Games 2026 semi-finals after quarter-final washout against Hong Kong

Heavy rainfall in Nisshin completely washed out the opening quarter-final match between Pakistan and Hong Kong at Korogi Sports Park on September 28, 2026, preventing a single delivery from being bowled. Because knockout regulations dictate that the higher-ranked side in the ICC T20I standings moves forward when a fixture cannot be completed, Pakistan advanced automatically as a seeded participant.

Hong Kong previously secured their spot in the last eight by defeating Malaysia and finishing second behind Oman in Group B. Pakistan will next compete in the semi-finals on October 1 against either Bangladesh or Malaysia.

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