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India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Semi-Final, Asian Games 2026

The 2nd Semi-Final of the men’s cricket tournament at the Asian Games 2026 between India and Sri Lanka is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.

Defending champions India and Sri Lanka both advanced to the semi-finals without a ball being bowled in their respective quarter-final fixtures. Continuous torrential rain completely washed out all four quarter-finals, allowing the higher-seeded sides to progress automatically based on their ICC T20I rankings.

Match Details & Schedule

Date & Time: Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM IST (1:30 PM Local Time).
Venue: Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
What happens if it rains? Unlike the quarter-finals, the weather forecast looks warm and sunny. However, if rain does cause a complete washout, India will advance to the gold medal final by virtue of being the higher-ranked T20I side.

Team squads with their playing role

The official men’s team squads and playing roles for the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Semi-Final at the Asian Games 2026 are detailed below:

India Men’s Squad

India’s highly formidable squad is captained by Shreyas Iyer, balancing elite international experience with bright domestic talent:

India Men’s Squad Roster

Captain: Shreyas Iyer

Player Name	Primary Playing Role
Shreyas Iyer (C)	Top-order batter
Tilak Varma (VC)	Batting all-rounder
Abhishek Sharma	Batting all-rounder
Shivam Dube	All-rounder
Axar Patel	All-rounder
Washington Sundar	Bowling all-rounder
Ishan Kishan	Wicket-keeper batter
Sanju Samson	Wicket-keeper batter
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi	Top-order batter
Jasprit Bumrah	Bowler (Fast)
Arshdeep Singh	Bowler (Fast)
Yash Thakur	Bowler (Fast)
Ravi Bishnoi	Bowler (Leg-spinner)
Vipraj Nigam	Bowler (Leg-spinner)
Harshit Rana	Bowler (Fast)

Note: Nitish Kumar Reddy and Varun Chakravarthy were named initially but subsequently withdrawn.

Sri Lanka Men’s Squad

The Sri Lanka is fielding a primary developmental team captained by Sahan Arachchige, featuring emerging domestic standouts alongside key international seamers:

Sri Lanka Men’s Squad Roster

Captain: Sahan Arachchige

Player Name	Primary Playing Role
Sahan Arachchige (C)	All-rounder (Left-hand bat, off-break)
Niroshan Dickwella	Wicket-keeper batter (Left-hand bat)
Sohan De Livera	Wicket-keeper batter (Left-hand bat)
Nuwanidu Fernando	Batter (Right-hand bat, off-break)
Ashen Bandara	Batter (Right-hand bat, leg-break)
Lasith Croospulle	Batter (Right-hand bat, off-break)
Sineth Jayawardene	Batter (Left-hand bat, off-break)
Chamika Karunaratne	All-rounder (Right-arm medium-fast)
Dushan Hemantha	All-rounder (Right-hand bat, leg-break)
Tharindu Ratnayake	All-rounder (Left-hand bat, off-break/orthodox)
Wanuja Sahan	All-rounder (Left-hand bat, slow left-arm orthodox)
Nuwan Thushara	Bowler (Right-arm medium-fast / slinger)
Binura Fernando	Bowler (Left-arm medium-fast)
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth	Bowler (Leg-spinner)
Garuka Sanketh	Bowler (Right-arm medium)

Match Winner Prediction

Prediction: India has a 75% win probability in the 2nd Semi-Final, while Sri Lanka has a 25% win probability.

India 75%

Sri Lanka 25%

Team	Winning Probability
India	75%
Sri Lanka	25%

Head-to-Head Match Record

India holds a lopsided 23–9 lead against Sri Lanka in Men’s T20 International (T20I) cricket.

The overall historical head-to-head records between the two nations across all formats show extensive Indian dominance, particularly in shorter formats:

Men’s Head-to-Head Overview

Head-to-Head Summary: India and Sri Lanka have faced each other across T20Is, ODIs, and Tests, with the records showing a different balance in each format.

Format	Total Matches	India Wins	Sri Lanka Wins	Ties / No Result / Draws
T20Is	33	23	9	1 No Result (2 Ties won by IND in Super Over)
ODIs	171	99	59	2 Ties, 11 No Results
Tests	48	23	7	18 Draws

Match Day Forecast

The match day weather forecast for tomorrow, Thursday, October 1, 2026, brings excellent news for cricket fans, as perfectly clear and sunny skies are expected throughout the day at the Aichi Prefectural Kōrogi Sports Park.

After torrential rains completely washed out all four quarter-final matches earlier in the week, the weather has officially cleared up in Nisshin.

Weather Metrics (Match Window)

Weather Metric	Forecast
Conditions	Primarily sunny and cloudless
Temperature	25°C at the 1:30 PM local start time (10:00 AM IST), rising to a peak of 29°C during the second innings
Rain Probability	0% chance of rain during play hours, supporting a full 20-overs-a-side match without DLS interruptions
Humidity	39% to 57%
Wind	Northwest winds at 7 to 13 mph, with the potential to provide subtle drift for spinners

Pitch Impact: While the overhead conditions are forecast to be ideal, ground staff have been working around the clock to dry the outfield following days of continuous rainfall. Residual moisture beneath the surface is highly likely to make the pitch play slow, low, and tacky, heavily favoring spin bowlers.

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.