India moved into the semifinals of the Asian Games 2026 cricket competition after their knockout clash with Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain, extending a familiar pattern of weather disruption in the event. Afghanistan were left frustrated once again, with the washout echoing the final at the previous Asian Games, where rain also denied them a decisive contest.
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"India Advance to Asian Games Semifinals After Rain Washout Against Afghanistan"
India moved into the semifinals of the Asian Games 2026 cricket competition after their knockout clash with Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain, extending a familiar pattern of weather disruption in the event. Afghanistan were left frustrated once again, with the washout echoing the final at the previous Asian Games, where rain also denied them a decisive contest.
India Advance to Asian Games Semifinals After Rain Washout Against Afghanistan
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India moved into the semifinals of the Asian Games 2026 cricket competition after their knockout clash with Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain, extending a familiar pattern of weather disruption in the event. Afghanistan were left frustrated once again, with the washout echoing the final at the previous Asian Games, where rain also denied them a decisive contest.
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