Sri Lanka and Bangladesh advanced to the Asian Games men’s cricket semifinals without a ball being bowled after rain washed out both quarterfinals on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka’s clash with Nepal and Bangladesh’s tie against Malaysia were both abandoned, with the higher-ranked teams progressing under tournament rules.

The results set up the semifinals on October 1: India will face Sri Lanka, while Pakistan take on Bangladesh. All four teams go in knowing rain could play a decisive role again.

The Asian Games cricket tournament has been dogged by weather interruptions, with organisers hoping for clearer skies for the knockout stage.

Cricket returned to the Asian Games at Hangzhou 2023 after a long absence, and its inclusion has given associate nations rare exposure against established teams. The 2026 edition’s weather troubles have nonetheless frustrated players and fans hoping for uninterrupted contests.

Organisers said ground covers and drainage were being upgraded ahead of the semifinals, with strong ticket demand reported for the knockout stage.