# 2026 Asian Games cricket: India, Pakistan can’t meet before medal match

2026-08-13T12:00:55+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

The 2026 Asian Games cricket quarterfinal bracket, as reported by Zee News and DNA India, has been structured to keep India and Pakistan apart until at least the medal match. The two arch-rivals are placed in opposite halves of the bracket, meaning a clash can only happen if both teams advance to the final or a bronze medal playoff. The arrangement ensures that the highly anticipated contest will not occur in the early rounds. The full bracket details were explained in the reports, highlighting the path each team must take to potentially meet. The tournament is set to feature several strong Asian sides.

## Coverage

- zeenews.india.com <https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/will-india-face-pakistan-at-2026-asian-games-cricket-full-quarterfinal-bracket-explained-3066197.html>
- dnaindia.com <https://www.dnaindia.com/cricket/report-india-vs-pakistan-at-asian-games-2026-why-arch-rivals-cannot-clash-before-medal-match-3218398>

Tags: Asian Games 2026, Cricket, India vs Pakistan, quarterfinal bracket, sports tournament
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