Men's Asian Games Cricket Qualifier to begin in Singapore from May 31
New Delhi, May 24
The Men's Asian Games Cricket Qualifier is set to kick off from May 31 to June 9 in Singapore.
The competition features eight teams divided into two groups: Group A comprises Nepal, Malaysia, Qatar, and China, while Group B includes Oman, Hong Kong China, Bahrain, and Singapore.
The group stage matches run daily from May 31 to June 5, featuring two fixtures per day.
Following a rest day, the knockout stage begins on Sunday, June 7, with Semi-Final 1 (A1 vs B2) in the morning and Semi-Final 2 (B1 vs A2) in the afternoon.
The tournament concludes on Monday, June 8, featuring the 3rd Place Playoff between the semi-final losers at 9:30 AM, followed by the grand Final at 2:30 PM to determine the champion.
India won the gold medal in the Asian Games 2023 men's cricket tournament due to better T20 rankings after the final against Afghanistan was called off due to rain in Hangzhou, the People's Republic of China, on Saturday.
The Indian men's cricket team won the title on its debut. Cricket at the Asian Games has been played at two previous editions (2010, 2014), but India had opted to skip both of them.
Afghanistan, meanwhile, picked up their third straight silver medal in Asian Games men's cricket.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Superb opportunity for associate nations to showcase their skills! Nepal and Oman are strong contenders. I hope cricket continues to grow in these countries. The 2023 gold for India was great, but seeing other teams compete is equally exciting. All the best to all teams! 🙌
Great to see cricket expanding beyond the usual nations. Singapore as host is ideal. The knockout format looks competitive. I wish India would send a developmental side to such qualifiers to gain experience even if not for medals. Missing a trick here.
Interesting fact about India winning gold without playing the final due to rain. Still our team dominated throughout the tournament. For this qualifier, I think Nepal has a good chance to make it to the main event. Their passion for cricket is unmatched! 🇳🇵
Excellent step for Asian cricket development. But shouldn't the BCCI consider sending a team to promote cricket in the region? Even our under-23 side would make the competition stronger. Still, exciting times for Singapore and these nations.
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