IND vs AFG LIVE Score, Asian Games 2026 quarterfinal: Will Sooryavanshi play?
India and Afghanistan are set to meet in the men’s cricket quarterfinal at the Asian Games 2026, with both teams aiming to secure a place in the semifinals. The match has attracted considerable attention as India look to continue their campaign and Afghanistan prepare to challenge one of the tournament favourites.
A major talking point ahead of the match is the availability of young Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Fans are waiting to know whether he will be included in India’s playing XI. His selection will depend on his fitness and the team’s final decision before the match.
Sooryavanshi has attracted attention with his aggressive batting style and performances in recent matches. If he is selected, his ability to score quickly could provide India with an important option at the top of the order. If he is not available, India will have to rely on its other batting options.
Afghanistan will enter the quarterfinal with an experienced squad capable of putting pressure on India. Rashid Khan is one of the key players for Afghanistan and could play an important role with the ball. His experience in T20 cricket makes him a major threat to the Indian batting line-up.
India also have experienced players in their squad, including Arshdeep Singh, who can play an important role with the ball, particularly during the powerplay and at the end of the innings. However, Arshdeep represents India and is not part of the Afghanistan team.
The quarterfinal will be played in the T20 format, where a few overs or individual performances can quickly change the direction of a match. India will look to build a strong batting total or chase effectively, while Afghanistan will hope its bowlers can create early pressure.
Both teams will also be aware that there is little room for mistakes in a knockout match. Unlike the group stage, the losing team will be eliminated from the competition, making every wicket, boundary and bowling spell important.
The result will determine which side moves into the semifinals and remains in contention for an Asian Games medal. India are also looking to continue their strong record in Asian Games cricket after winning the men’s gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games.
Fans are closely following the live score and waiting for the official playing XIs. The confirmation of whether Sooryavanshi takes the field will be one of the key updates before the start of the quarterfinal.
With a semifinal place at stake, India and Afghanistan will look to produce a disciplined performance and handle the pressure of the knockout stage.