The 1st Semi-Final of the Men’s Cricket Competition at the Asian Games 2026 between Pakistan and Bangladesh is scheduled to take place tomorrow, October 1, 2026.
Match Overview & Details
- Venue: Aichi Prefectural Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan.
- Time: 9:00 AM Local Time (5:30 AM IST / 12:00 AM GMT).
- Format: Men’s Twenty20 International (T20I).
- Tournament Condition: Rain has heavily impacted previous rounds, resulting in complete quarter-final washouts. If bad weather disrupts the semi-final and forces an abandonment, Pakistan will automatically progress to the Gold Medal match by virtue of holding a higher tournament seeding. Fortunately, the weather forecast for Nisshin predicts clear, sunny skies for the game.
Team squads with their playing role
Here are the official squad selections and specific playing roles for both teams ahead of the Asian Games 2026 1st Semi-Final:
Pakistan Men’s Squad
The Pakistan features a dynamic squad blending exciting new prospects like Maaz Sadaqat with established white-ball batsmen.
Bangladesh Men’s Squad
The Bangladesh is fielding a highly experienced bowling lineup accompanied by solid international top-order depth.
Head-to-Head Match Record
Pakistan dominates the overall head-to-head record against Bangladesh in Men’s T20 Internationals, winning 21 out of 26 matches. Bangladesh has managed 5 victories, with no ties or matches ending in a no-result.
The complete head-to-head breakdown across all international formats highlights Pakistan’s historical advantage:
Match Day Forecast
The match day weather forecast for Nisshin, Aichi, Japan on October 1, 2026, is excellent, predicting clear and sunny skies. This is fantastic news for fans, especially after the relentless heavy rainfall that completely washed out all four quarter-final matches earlier in the week.
Here is the hour-by-hour weather breakdown for the match duration at Kōrogi Sports Park:
