India set for Afghanistan clash in Asian Games cricket quarter-finals

India have secured a quarter-final berth at the Asian Games men's cricket tournament and will take on Afghanistan in the knockout stages. The matchup sets up what promises to be a competitive encounter between two strong regional sides in the continental competition.

Japan's participation in the tournament came to an end on Saturday when their opening-round fixture against Nepal was abandoned without a result. The rain-affected match saw Nepal's chase fail to commence, leaving Japan without a chance to defend their position in the competition. The washout proved decisive in determining the hosts' exit from the Games.

The first-round encounters at the Asian Games have already begun reshaping the tournament landscape, with several teams now eyeing progression through the knockout rounds. India's advancement to the quarter-finals reflects their strong showing in the preliminary stages of the competition.

With Afghanistan now confirmed as India's quarter-final opponent, both teams will look to build on their respective performances in the earlier rounds. The fixture will form part of a series of knockout matches that will determine the medal winners across the men's cricket event at the Games.