Korogi Sports Park to hold PAK Vs BAN Asian Games semis [Source: Vimal Kumar/X]
The quarterfinal matches of the Asian Games 2026 were washed out due to rain, and now the focus shifts towards the semifinal clash, with the first match taking place between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin.
Both Pakistan and Bangladesh were seeded teams in the tournament, and they directly qualified for the quarterfinals. However, the two sides have yet to play a single game in the Asian Games due to rain.
While Bangladesh has picked a strong first-choice team for the Asian Games, they have been marred by the injury of Najmul Hossain Shanto. On the other hand, Pakistan has sent a second-string team, with Sahibzada Farhan as captain.
The surface in Nisshin will be a key factor in deciding the winner, and ahead of the PAK Vs BAN Asian Games semifinal, we take a look at the Korogi Sports Park pitch report and weather update.
Korogi Sports Park pitch report for PAK Vs BAN Asian Games 2026 semifinal
Criterion
Data
Matches played
6
Matches won by team batting 1st
2
Matches won by team bowling 1st
2
Tied/NR
0/2
Average 1st innings score
116.4
Average 2nd innings score
87
Average run rate
5.67
% of wickets by pacers
35.18
% of wickets by spinners
64.81
(Korogi Sports Park T20I stats in Asian Games 2026)
So far, 6 games have been played at this venue in the ongoing tournament, and it is fair to say that the PAK Vs BAN Korogi Sports Park pitch will favour the bowlers, and the batters are likely to struggle.
The average first innings score has been 116, suggesting that batting is not easy on this wicket, and chasing even becomes trickier as the average score while chasing has just been 87.
The Korogi Sports Park surface for the Pakistan Vs Bangladesh Asian Games semifinal suggests that spinners will dominate the proceedings, considering they have taken 64.81 percent of wickets at this venue.
Those bowlers who don’t provide pace to the batters will succeed, and someone like Mustafizur Rahman, with his cutters, could be useful at the Korogi Sports Park vs Pakistan.
The Korogi Sports Park pitch for PAK Vs BAN indicates that batting first will be the right choice after winning the toss, since chasing becomes difficult with the ball turning and gripping.
Korogi Sports Park weather report for PAK Vs BAN Asian Games 2026 semifinal
Criterion
Data
Temperature (in degrees Celsius)
28
Wind
NW 13 km/h
Cloud cover
1%
Probability of precipitation
0%
(Source: Accuweather)
According to AccuWeather, the average temperature will be around 28 degrees, and the overall weather at Korogi Sports Park for the PAK Vs BAN Asian Games match will be pleasant for the fans.
The weather at Korogi Sports Park will make both Pakistan and Bangladesh happy, since the chances of precipitation are zero percent, and the match won't be ruined by rain, unlike what happened in the quarterfinals.
The cloud cover in Nisshin will be just one percent, and overall, the weather will finally be good for the full 40-over contest.
Conclusion
The Korogi Sports Park pitch report for PAK Vs BAN Asian Games semifinal will be conducive for the slow bowlers, with spinners expected to dominate the batters.
The slow nature of the wicket will make life difficult for the batters, as the pitch will not be easy for stroke makers.
Similary, the Korogi weather for the PAK Vs BAN suggests clear sky, with zero chances of precipitation, which makes things evenly poised for the two competing sides.