Men’s T20i Asian Games Qualifier 2026: Schedule, Date, Time, Teams, Squads, Here’s Everything You Need To Know

Men’s T20i Asian Games Qualifier: The high-stakes road to the Asian Games 2026 officially begins on May 31 as Singapore plays host to the highly anticipated Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Men’s Asian Games Qualifiers. With continental pride and a ticket to the main event on the line, eight ambitious teams will battle it out in a tournament where consistency is absolute gold.

Six nations—hosts Japan alongside the International Cricket Council (ICC) full-member powerhouses India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan—have already secured direct qualification for the main draw of the multi-sport event. This leaves just four remaining qualification spots up for grabs in Singapore.

The Stakes are High:

The tournament structure leaves no room for error. The eight competing nations have been split into two groups of four. Only the top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals, simultaneously locking down their official qualification berths for the Asian Games.

Tournament Outlook: Contenders & Dark Horses

Regional heavyweights Oman and Nepal arrive in Singapore carrying strong tournament credentials following a string of excellent outings on the T20I circuit. Both teams boast battle-hardened core squads that thrive under intense pressure, positioning them as heavy favorites to seal their tickets early.

Meanwhile, Hong Kong and Malaysia possess deeply balanced lineups and an intricate understanding of subcontinental conditions that could easily upset the favorites. Host nation Singapore will bank heavily on familiar home turf and passionate local support. On the other end, Qatar, Bahrain, and an emerging Chinese setup enter the qualifier with a sense of rising belief, turning this into one of the most unpredictable qualification battles in recent memory.

Group Directives & Team Divisions

The structural lines are drawn with the eight competing nations distributed across two competitive pools:

• Group A: China, Nepal, Malaysia, Qatar
• Group B: Singapore, Oman, Bahrain, Hong Kong

Complete Match Schedule (All Timings in IST)

All matches are scheduled to be played at the picturesque Singa Oval Ground in Singapore.

Official Squad Selections

While China, Hong Kong, and Malaysia are yet to officially announce their final traveling rosters, the confirmed squads are detailed below:

• Nepal: Dipendra Airee (c), Rohit Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel, Sandeep Lamichhane, Aasif Sheikh, Sher Malla, Sundeep Jora, Nandan Yadav, Kushal Malla, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Shahab Alam.
• Singapore: Rezza Gaznavi (c), Jeevan Santhanam, Girin Gune, Harsha Bhardwaj, Ishaan Paul Sawney, Daksh Tyagi, Kapish Venkatraman, Mahiyu Bhatia, Mason Arthur Sherry, Neel Mittal, Neel Karnik, Pratham Somani, Aslan Ali, Venkatesan Thiyanesh.
• Oman: Sufyan Mehmood (captain), Muzaffar Shiralkar (vice-captain), Mohammed Al Balushi, Shoaib Al Balushi, Zubair Al Balushi, Abdul Jalil, Issa Al Balushi, Samir Yousuf, Naveed Al Balushi, Ahmed Al Zadjali, Wasim Al Balushi, Faris Al Balushi, Rashad Al Balushi, Munthir Al Balushi.
• Bahrain: Junaid (c), Numan, Abdulla Y., Shujat, Sameer, Abdulla P., M. Sameer, Yousif, Waleed, M. Adil, Hamza Riyaz, M. Junaid, A. Samad Paudan, M. Hamza.

Live Streaming Information:

As per the latest updates from the Asian Cricket Council, there is no official live television broadcast or digital streaming platform designated for the Asian Games Men’s T20I Qualifier 2026. Fans can track live scorecards through official ICC and ACC digital portals.