Bangladesh and Pakistan advanced to the Asian Games cricket semi-finals after a match cancellation and a victory, respectively.
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Through the Reader lens: The Bangladesh women's cricket team reached the semi-finals of the 2026 Asian Games after their quarter-final match against China was cancelled due to rain, allowing them to advance based on higher ICC rankings. Meanwhile, Pakistan secured a semi-final spot by defeating Thailand in a rain-affected match that was reduced to 11 overs. The tournament, which formally begins on September 19, saw these quarter-final matches held ahead of the official opening ceremony.
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