Bangladesh vs China Asian Games Opener Abandoned Due to Wet Outfield, Points Shared

The opening match of the Women's Asian Games 2026 cricket competition was abandoned without a ball bowled, with the first quarter-final between Bangladesh and China called off due to a wet outfield at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.

The toss was delayed as ground staff worked to dry the outfield, but persistent dampness ultimately forced officials to call off the match entirely, with no toss taking place. Under the tournament's regulations, both sides were awarded one point each for the abandoned contest.

Bangladesh, led by Nigar Sultana and featuring experienced campaigners like Nahida Akter and Marufa Akter, had entered the knockout fixture as firm favourites against a China side making its way up through the qualifiers. The washout means both teams' Asian Games campaigns effectively begin from scratch, with the tournament's knockout format offering no immediate second chance for either side to prove themselves on the field.