--- title: "Pakistan advances to Asian Games cricket semi-finals after Hong Kong match abandoned due to rain" description: "Most outlets reported that Pakistan qualified for the semi-finals after their quarter-final against Hong Kong was abandoned due to rain, with no balls bowled. Geo News and Aaj News (English) described the abandoned match as a result of \"persistent rain,\" while 24 News HD and Dawn also noted the match was abandoned \"without a ball being bowled.\" Pakistan Observer and Daily Pakistan (English) similarly emphasized the abandonment due to rain. ProPakistani provided a brief headline without additional context. All excerpts framed the outcome as Pakistan advancing automatically due to the match being washed out." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10844-pakistan-to-face-hong-kong-in-asian-games-2026-quarter-final site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan advances to Asian Games cricket semi-finals after Hong Kong match abandoned due to rain sports · updated 28 Sep 2026, 12:40 PM PKT · 26–28 Sep 2026 · 11 articles from 9 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 28 Sep 2026 — Pakistan advances to Asian Games cricket semi-finals after Hong Kong match abandoned due to rain (7 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Pakistan qualified for the semi-finals after their quarter-final against Hong Kong was abandoned due to rain, with no balls bowled. Geo News and Aaj News (English) described the abandoned match as a result of "persistent rain," while 24 News HD and Dawn also noted the match was abandoned "without a ball being bowled." Pakistan Observer and Daily Pakistan (English) similarly emphasized the abandonment due to rain. ProPakistani provided a brief headline without additional context. All excerpts framed the outcome as Pakistan advancing automatically due to the match being washed out. - **ProPakistani** — [Pakistan Qualifies for Asian Games Semifinals](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/28/pakistan-qualifies-for-asian-games-semifinals/) · 28 Sep 2026, 12:40 PM PKT > Pakistan advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket competition after their quarter-final against Hong Kong, China,… Read More - **Dawn** — [Pakistan advance to Asian Games cricket semi-finals after rain washes out Hong Kong clash](https://www.dawn.com/news/2033247/pakistan-advance-to-asian-games-cricket-semi-finals-after-rain-washes-out-hong-kong-clash) · 28 Sep 2026, 11:21 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Persistent rain forced the abandonment of Pakistan’s cricket quarter-final against Hong Kong without a ball being bowled on Monday, allowing the national side to progress to the semi-finals of the Asian Games on the basis of their superior ICC Twenty20 International ranking. The first quarter-final, scheduled at Korogi Sports Park, was called off at the time of the toss after incessant showers ... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Pakistan qualify for Asian Games 2026 semi-finals after Hong Kong match washed out](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/28-Sep-2026/pakistan-qualify-for-asian-games-2026-semi-finals-after-hong-kong-match-washed-out) · 28 Sep 2026, 10:35 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > NISSHIN – Pakistan qualified for the semi-finals of the men’s Asian Games 2026 cricket event after their quarter-final against Hong Kong were abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain in Nisshin. With no play possible, Sahibzada Farhan-led Pakistan progressed to the last four on the basis of their higher ICC ranking in […] - **Aaj News (English)** — [Pakistan reach Asian Games cricket semi-finals after rain abandons Hong Kong clash](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330474293/pakistan-reach-asian-games-cricket-semi-finals-after-rain-abandons-hong-kong-clash) · 28 Sep 2026, 10:23 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan advanced to the semi-finals of the men’s cricket event at the Asian Games 2026 after their quarter-final against Hong Kong was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain in Nisshin. With no play possible, Sahibzada Farhan-led Pakistan progressed to the last four on the basis of their higher ICC ranking, in accordance with the tournament’s playing conditions. Pakistan ... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Pakistan qualify for Asian Games semi-finals after rain washes out Hong Kong match](https://pakobserver.net/pakistan-qualify-for-asian-games-semi-finals-after-rain-washes-out-hong-kong-match/) · 28 Sep 2026, 9:22 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > NISSHIN – Pakistan qualified for the semi-finals of the men’s Asian Games 2026 cricket event after their quarter-final against Hong… - **24 News HD** — [Pakistan to play Asian Games cricket semi-final](https://www.24newshd.tv/28-Sep-2026/pakistan-play-asian-games-cricket-semi-final) · 28 Sep 2026, 9:03 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Heavy rain forced the first quarter-final of the men's cricket Asian Games 2026 between Pakistan and Hong Kong to be abandoned on Monday morning, with no ball bowled, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Geo News** — [Pakistan reach Asian Games cricket semi-finals after rain washes out Hong Kong clash](https://www.geo.tv/latest/683985-pakistan-reach-asian-games-cricket-semi-finals-after-rain-washes-out-hong-kong-clash) · 28 Sep 2026, 5:22 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > An empty stadium after rain washed out the Asian Games men's cricket quarter-final between Pakistan and Hong Kong, China, in Nisshin, Japan, on September 28, 2026. —X/TheRealPCBPakistan advanced to the Asian Games men's cricket semi-finals on Monday after rain washed out their... ### 26 Sep 2026 — Pakistan to face Hong Kong in Asian Games cricket quarter-final (3 outlets) > Most outlets reported the match details, including the teams and the venue, with BOL News specifying the date and location as September 28 at Korogi Sports Park. Geo News and Minute Mirror also mentioned the matchup but provided less specific information about the timing and venue. All excerpts framed the story as a straightforward sports development. - **BOL News** — [Pakistan to face Hong Kong in Asian Games 2026 quarter-final](https://bolnews.com/sports/pakistan-to-face-hong-kong-in-asian-games-2026-quarter-final) · 26 Sep 2026, 8:16 PM PKT > Pakistan will face Hong Kong, China, in the quarterfinal of the men’s cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games. The match will be played at Korogi Sports Park on Monday. - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan face Hong Kong in Asian Games cricket quarter-final](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-face-hong-kong-in-asian-games-cricket-quarter-final-635787/) · 26 Sep 2026, 5:49 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan will face Hong Kong in the Asian Games cricket quarter-final on September 28, with India taking on Afghanistan in the knockout..... - **Geo News** — [Pakistan to face Hong Kong in Asian Games 2026 quarter-final](https://www.geo.tv/latest/683815-pakistan-to-face-hong-kong-in-asian-games-2026-quarter-final) · 26 Sep 2026, 4:46 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan squad poses for a group picture at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi on September 24, 2026. — PCBPakistan will take on Hong Kong, China, in the quarter-final of the men’s cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games, with the match scheduled to be played at... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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