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Pakistan reaches Asian Games cricket semi‑finals after Hong Kong forfeits
✍️ hindustantimes.com
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 07:46 AM
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Pakistan advanced to the Asian Games cricket semi‑finals without playing a single ball as Hong Kong withdrew from the quarter‑final match.
Pakistan secured a place in the cricket semi‑finals of the Asian Games after their quarter‑final opponent, Hong Kong, withdrew, resulting in a walk‑over. The match, scheduled as part of the Hangzhou Asian Games cricket tournament, was cancelled before the first ball could be bowled.
Hong Kong cited an inability to field a full side, reportedly due to a combination of injuries and logistical constraints, and consequently forfeited the fixture. The Asian Games organizing committee confirmed the walk‑over, allowing Pakistan to progress automatically.
The Pakistani team will now prepare for the semi‑final, where they are slated to face the winner of the other quarter‑final tie. Team officials welcomed the unexpected rest day, noting that it offers additional time for strategy and recovery ahead of the crucial knockout match.
Hong Kong cited an inability to field a full side, reportedly due to a combination of injuries and logistical constraints, and consequently forfeited the fixture. The Asian Games organizing committee confirmed the walk‑over, allowing Pakistan to progress automatically.
The Pakistani team will now prepare for the semi‑final, where they are slated to face the winner of the other quarter‑final tie. Team officials welcomed the unexpected rest day, noting that it offers additional time for strategy and recovery ahead of the crucial knockout match.