Asian Games Cricket Points Table 2026: Men’s Standings, NRR & Qualified Teams

The Asian Games Cricket Points Table 2026 is now taking shape as the men’s preliminary stage moves towards its decisive final matches in Japan. Afghanistan and Nepal are level on points in Group A after Nepal’s five-wicket victory on September 25, while Malaysia currently lead Group B ahead of Hong Kong China and Oman.

The men’s competition uses two three-team preliminary groups before the quarter-finals. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have direct places in the knockout stage, while Afghanistan, Nepal, Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong China and Oman are competing for the remaining four quarter-final positions.

For readers following the complete competition, our Asian Games Cricket 2026 guide covers the tournament format and latest developments. You can also check the Asian Games Cricket Schedule 2026 for upcoming matches, while the Asian Games Cricket Teams 2026 page has the participating men’s and women’s sides.

Asian Games Cricket Points Table 2026 – Men’s Group A

Group A contains Afghanistan, Nepal and hosts Japan. Afghanistan have completed both of their preliminary matches, while Nepal and Japan still have their head-to-head fixture remaining on September 26.

Afghanistan remain narrowly ahead of Nepal because their net run rate is fractionally higher. The difference is only 0.004, although Nepal have played one fewer match and therefore still have an opportunity to change the final Group A order.

Afghanistan began the tournament by defeating Japan by 48 runs. They scored 129/6 before bowling Japan out for 81, giving themselves an excellent early NRR position.

The situation changed considerably against Nepal. Afghanistan were restricted to 102/7 before Nepal reached 103/5 to win by five wickets, with Sundeep Jora scoring 34 and Rohit Paudel finishing unbeaten on 33. Kushal Bhurtel took 4/21 and Lalit Rajbanshi 3/13 earlier in the match.

For a deeper explanation of how that result affected the table, see our Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs Nepal National Cricket Team Standings page.

How Afghanistan vs Nepal Changed Group A

Afghanistan entered their second fixture with two points and an excellent net run rate following the big win over Japan. Another victory would have put them in an extremely strong position at the top of Group A.

Nepal changed that equation completely. Their bowlers kept Afghanistan to 102/7 before the batting unit completed the chase in 17.2 overs, giving Nepal two points from their opening fixture.

Afghanistan have now completed their two group matches with one victory and one defeat. Nepal have two points from one match, while Japan are still looking for their first victory.

This means the Nepal vs Japan match on September 26 is the decisive remaining Group A fixture. It will establish the final points situation and determine the final ordering under the tournament’s tie-breaking rules.

Afghanistan’s 48-Run Win Over Japan Still Matters

Afghanistan’s first result remains important because net run rate can become decisive in such a short group stage. Their 48-run win against Japan gave them a strong starting position before the defeat to Nepal.

Afghanistan made 129/6 against Japan before their bowlers dismissed the hosts for 81. Arab Gul Momand took four wickets for only eight runs, while Nangeyalia Kharote claimed three.

Readers following Afghanistan’s tournament from the beginning can see our Afghanistan vs Japan coverage for more background on the opening Group A fixture.

The contrast between Afghanistan’s two matches also shows why NRR can move quickly in a three-team group. A comfortable first victory was followed by a five-wicket defeat, leaving Afghanistan with two points from their completed preliminary schedule.

Men’s Group A Qualification Position

The top two teams from Group A progress to the quarter-finals. The finishing position matters because the winner and runner-up enter different parts of the knockout bracket.

The Group A winner will face Sri Lanka, while the Group A runner-up will face India. This makes Nepal vs Japan especially important for Indian fans because that final group result will identify India’s first opponent.

India do not play in the preliminary stage. Their men’s campaign begins directly in the quarter-finals on September 28.

For the complete India-specific route, see our India Cricket Schedule at Asian Games 2026.

Asian Games Cricket Points Table 2026 – Men’s Group B

Group B contains Malaysia, Hong Kong China and Oman. Unlike the original pre-tournament table, two matches have now been completed.

Malaysia opened their campaign with an eight-wicket victory over Hong Kong China. Hong Kong then responded strongly by beating Oman by 41 runs on September 25.

Malaysia currently sit first because of their excellent net run rate from the opening win. Hong Kong China also have two points but have completed both of their group matches.

Oman remain without a point after losing to Hong Kong China. However, they still have their match against Malaysia on September 26, so the final Group B positions are not yet settled.

Hong Kong China Keep Their Qualification Hopes Alive

Hong Kong China entered their second match under pressure after losing by eight wickets to Malaysia. Another defeat would have left their qualification prospects in serious trouble.

Instead, they responded by scoring 120/8 against Oman and then dismissing Oman for 79 to win by 41 runs. Ehsan Khan took 4/13, while Ayush Shukla claimed 3/17.

That victory moved Hong Kong China onto two points and significantly improved their NRR from the heavy opening defeat. Cricbuzz lists their current NRR at -0.075 after two completed matches.

Hong Kong China can no longer add points because their preliminary schedule is complete. Like Afghanistan in Group A, they must now watch the final match involving the other two teams.

Why Malaysia vs Oman Is Crucial

Malaysia currently occupy first place in Group B after their dominant opening victory. They have two points and an NRR of +2.950, giving them a strong position before facing Oman.

Oman have no points but still have one match remaining. Their final fixture therefore has implications for Malaysia, Oman and Hong Kong China’s finishing positions.

The Group B winner will face Bangladesh in the quarter-finals, while the runner-up will play Pakistan.

Because there are only three teams, the final match can change the table dramatically. Points remain the primary measure, while NRR can become important where teams finish level under the competition rules.

Men’s Group B Qualification Position

This part of the bracket has not changed from the original tournament setup. What has changed is that Malaysia and Hong Kong China now both have victories on the board.

The Malaysia vs Oman fixture will complete Group B and establish the final qualification picture.

For exact match dates and knockout timings, the Asian Games Cricket Schedule 2026 remains the dedicated schedule page rather than duplicating the full fixture list here.

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Already in Quarter-finals

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka do not appear in either preliminary points table because all four were seeded directly into the men’s quarter-finals.

Their first matches are therefore knockout games. India will face the Group A runner-up, Pakistan meet the Group B runner-up, Sri Lanka play the Group A winner and Bangladesh take on the Group B winner.

That setup is why the preliminary Asian Games Cricket Points Table 2026 matters even to supporters of teams that are not currently listed in either group.

Every change at the top or bottom of Groups A and B can alter one of the four quarter-final matchups.

India’s Position in Asian Games Cricket Standings 2026

India do not have a conventional group-stage position because they received direct entry into the quarter-finals.

The men’s team is scheduled to begin its campaign on September 28 against the Group A runner-up. TeamStats’ dedicated India schedule page tracks that route and the subsequent semi-final and medal-match dates if India progress.

That makes Group A the table Indian supporters need to watch most closely. Afghanistan and Nepal currently occupy the top two places, but Nepal vs Japan still has to be completed before the final positions are confirmed.

The important line remains:

Group A runner-up = India’s quarter-final opponent

Once Nepal vs Japan is complete, this article should replace “Group A runner-up” with the confirmed team name.

Asian Games Cricket Women’s Tournament – Final Standings

The women’s competition used a different format from the men’s tournament. There was no preliminary league points table; the eight teams entered a direct knockout competition.

That means the original Awaiting Match table is no longer useful. The women’s tournament has already concluded, with India winning the gold medal after defeating Sri Lanka in the final.

India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final, successfully defending the Asian Games women’s cricket gold medal.

Sri Lanka therefore finished with silver, while Pakistan secured bronze. The women’s section should now remain as a completed tournament summary rather than continuing to display an artificial points table.

India Women Complete Their Gold-Medal Defence

India Women began their knockout campaign against Japan before progressing to a semi-final against Bangladesh.

The semi-final became one of India’s biggest performances of the competition. Shafali Verma struck an unbeaten century as India defeated Bangladesh by 114 runs to reach the gold-medal match.

Our India Women vs Bangladesh Women Asian Games 2026 report covers that semi-final and the route both teams took into the match.

India then met Sri Lanka in the final. Rather than leaving the women’s section as Awaiting Match, the current page should now reflect the completed gold-medal result.

The full final coverage is available in our India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Asian Games 2026 Final article.

Women’s Asian Games Cricket Final Positions

Because this was a knockout competition, Pts and NRR columns would still be misleading. Final finishing status is much more useful.

This structure keeps the men’s points table and women’s knockout standings logically separate.

It also means the page can continue ranking for broad Asian Games cricket standings queries without pretending the women’s event used the same competition format as the men.

Asian Games Cricket 2026 Qualification Tracker

The men’s qualification tracker is now more useful than it was before the tournament because several preliminary matches have been completed.

Afghanistan and Hong Kong China have completed their preliminary schedules, while Nepal, Japan, Malaysia and Oman still have one group match remaining.

That means both groups will become final after the September 26 fixtures.

This table should then be updated immediately with the four actual qualifiers and the confirmed quarter-final pairings.

How the Men’s Points Table Is Calculated

The table uses the standard information readers expect from a cricket competition:

P means matches played, W means wins, L means losses, NR means no result, Pts means points and NRR means net run rate.

Net run rate becomes especially important in these preliminary groups because each team plays only two matches. A large win or heavy defeat can therefore have a much greater effect than it would across a long league season.

Afghanistan are a good example. Their 48-run win against Japan gave them a strong positive NRR, but the subsequent defeat to Nepal reduced the advantage considerably.

Group B tells a similar story. Malaysia’s eight-wicket win gave them a large positive NRR, while Hong Kong China’s 41-run victory over Oman repaired much of the damage from their opening defeat.

Why the Asian Games Cricket Points Table Matters for India

India are not participating in the preliminary group stage, but the standings directly determine their first opponent.

The Group A runner-up advances into India’s quarter-final on September 28. That makes Afghanistan, Nepal and Japan relevant to India’s medal campaign even before India play their first ball.

The same logic applies to Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Each seeded team is waiting for a qualifier from one of the two preliminary groups.

For broader updates around India’s campaign, readers can continue through TeamStats.in and the Cricket News Today section.

What Happens Next in Group A?

The remaining match is Japan vs Nepal on September 26.

Afghanistan cannot add any more points because they have completed their two matches. Nepal have two points from their victory over Afghanistan, while Japan are still without a point.

The final result will settle the points situation and, where required, the tie-breaking calculations used to establish the final Group A order.

That final ordering matters immediately because first place goes into the Sri Lanka quarter-final and second place enters India’s quarter-final.

What Happens Next in Group B?

The remaining Group B match is Malaysia vs Oman on September 26.

Malaysia enter with two points and a strong positive NRR. Hong Kong China have also collected two points but have no group fixtures remaining.

Oman have one final opportunity to alter the standings.

Once Malaysia vs Oman is finished, the Group B winner and runner-up can be inserted directly into the quarter-final bracket against Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Asian Games Cricket Points Table 2026 FAQs

Who is top of Asian Games Cricket Group A?

Afghanistan currently occupy first place with two points and an NRR of +0.846, narrowly ahead of Nepal at +0.842. Nepal have played one fewer match, so the table is not final.

How many points do Nepal have?

Nepal have two points from one match after defeating Afghanistan by five wickets on September 25.

How many points do Afghanistan have?

Afghanistan have two points from two matches. They beat Japan by 48 runs before losing to Nepal by five wickets.

Who is top of Asian Games Cricket Group B?

Malaysia currently lead Group B with two points and an NRR of +2.950. Hong Kong China also have two points but sit second with an NRR of -0.075.

Which teams qualify from each men’s group?

The top two teams from Group A and the top two teams from Group B progress to the quarter-finals.

Who will India play in the quarter-final?

India will face the Group A runner-up on September 28. The opponent will be confirmed after the final Group A fixture.

Is India in Group A or Group B?

Neither. India are seeded directly into the men’s quarter-finals.

Is there a women’s Asian Games cricket points table?

Not in the conventional league sense. The women’s tournament used a knockout format, so final tournament positions are more accurate than a points/NRR table.

Who won women’s cricket gold at Asian Games 2026?

India won the gold medal after defeating Sri Lanka in the final. Sri Lanka took silver and Pakistan won bronze.

Final Word

The Asian Games Cricket Points Table 2026 now has genuine qualification pressure in both men’s preliminary groups. Afghanistan and Nepal are level on two points in Group A, while Malaysia and Hong Kong China both have two points in Group B.

The difference is that Afghanistan and Hong Kong China have already completed their two group matches. Nepal, Japan, Malaysia and Oman still have one fixture each, making September 26 the decisive day for the final preliminary standings.

The results will do more than identify four qualifiers. They will also establish who faces India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in the quarter-finals.

The women’s tournament is already complete, with India taking gold, Sri Lanka silver and Pakistan bronze. The focus of this page can therefore now shift almost entirely to the men’s qualification race while retaining the completed women’s standings for reference.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rajani Kant

Cricket Writer & Editor at TeamStats.in

Rajani Kant is a cricket writer and editor at TeamStats.in, covering cricket statistics, team records, player performances, match results and important developments from international cricket. His focus is on presenting cricket information in a clear, useful and easy-to-understand format.

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