The cricket event in the Asian Games is all set to begin on the 19th of September with a total of 9 teams participating in it. Cricket is going to be a part of the Asian Games for the third time. The tournament will be played in the 20-over format. Hangzhou, China will be hosting this edition of the Asian Games.
Cricket is going to be a perfect opportunity for some of the regulars to secure their nation an all-important medal in the mega event. The teams participating are – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand, Hong Kong, Mongolia, Malaysia and Indonesia.
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka will directly feature in the quarter-finals of the event. The Final will be played on 25th September. All the matches will take place on Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field.
Event history in the Asian Games:
Women’s Cricket has been a part of the Asian Games just 2 times, which was in 2010 and 2014. Pakistan clinched Gold in both the previous editions, while Bangladesh finished as runners-up both times. In 2010 Japan thumped China to secure the Bronze Medal, while in 2014, Sri Lanka thumped China to win the Bronze Medal.
Asian Games Squads
India Women’s Cricket Team in Asian Games 2022
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), Amanjot Kaur, Devika Vaidya, Titas Sadhu, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Minnu Mani, Kanika Ahuja, Uma Chetry (WK), Anusha Bareddy, Pooja Vastrakar
Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team in Asian Games 2022
Nida Dar (C), Aliya Riaz, Anoosha Nasir, Diana Baig, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sundhu, Nataliya Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah and Umm-e-Hani
Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team in Asian Games 2022
Chamari Athapaththu (C), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Anushka Sanjeewani, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Sugandika Kumari, Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Hasini Perera, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Achini Kulasooriya, Inoshi Fernando
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team in Asian Games 2022
Niger Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter (VC), Shathi Rani, Farjana Hoque Pinky, Shamima Sultan, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Lata Mondol, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Marufa Akter, Disha Biswas
Indonesia Women’s Cricket Team in Asian Games 2022
Ni Wayan Sariani (C), Ni Made Putri Suwandewi (VC), Andriani, Desi Wulandari, Kadek Winda Prastini, Kisi Salisa Kasse, Lie Qiao, Maria Corazon Konjep Wombaki, Mia Arda Leta, Ni Kadek Ariani, Ni Kadek Fitria Rada Rani, Ni Luh Ketut Wesika Ratna Dewi, Ni Put Ayu Nanda Sakarini, Rahmawati Dwi Pangestuti, Sang Ayu Nyoman Maypriani
Malaysia Women’s Cricket Team in Asian Games 2022
Winifred Duraisingam (C), Mas Elysa (VC), Musfirah Nur Ainaa, Ainur Amelina, Nik Nur Atiela, Aisya Eleesa, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Jamahidaya Intan, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Wan Julia (WK), Dhanusri Muhunan, Aina Najwa (WK), Nur Arianna Natsya, Nur Dania Syuhada, Wan Nor Zulaika
Thailand Women’s Cricket Team in Asian Games 2022
Naruemol Chaiwai (C), Sornnarin Tippoch, Nattaya Boochatham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Natthakan Chantham, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Rosenanee Kanoh, Phannita Maya, Thipatcha Putthawong, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Suwanan Khiaoto, Nanthita Boonsukham, Kanyakorn Bunthansen
Hong Kong Women’s Cricket Team in Asian Games 2022
Chan Ka Ying (C), Natasha Miles, Akasha Yousaf, Chan Ka Man, Chan Sau Ha, Chan Shing Yan, Cheung Hiu Ying, Cheung Kwai Hin, Ho Sin Yee, Lai Wing Ki, Lui Hei In, Maryam Bibi, Poon Bo Yee, Siu Mei Wai, To Yee Shan
Mongolia Women’s Cricket Team in Asian Games 2022
TBC
Asian Games 2022 Schedule (Women’s Cricket):
DATE | MATCH(ES) | TIME (IST) |
19-Sep-23 |
Indonesia v Mongolia | 9:30 AM |
Hong Kong v Malaysia | 2:30 PM | |
20-Sep-23 | Qualifier quarter-final (TBD v TBD) | 9:30 AM |
21-Sep-23 |
Quarter-final (India v TBD) | 9:30 AM |
Quarter-final (Pakistan v TBD) | 2:30 PM | |
22-Sep-23 |
Quarter-final (Sri Lanka v TBD) | 9:30 AM |
Quarter-final (Bangladesh v TBD) | 2:30 PM | |
24-Sep-23 |
Semi-final (TBD v TBD) | 9:30 AM |
Semi-final (TBD v TBD) | 2:30 PM | |
25-Sep-23 |
Bronze medal match (TBD v TBD) | 9:30 AM |
Gold medal match – Final (TBD v TBD) | 2:30 PM |
Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Live Streaming Details:
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