India and Afghanistan players [Source: AFP]India will return to the Asian Games quarter-final stage when they face Afghanistan on September 28, with a place in the semi-final at stake.India have already secured a direct entry into the knockout stage of the 2026 campaign by virtue of their top seeding, but their wider Asian Games record provides an interesting backdrop before the important quarter-final knockout fixture.India's record in Asian Games quarter-finalsIndia have played only one completed men's cricket quarter-final at the Asian Games, and that came during their gold-medal campaign at the 2023 Hangzhou edition.The contest took place against Nepal on October 3, 2023, with India securing a 23-run victory to move into the semi-finals. That result means India currently have a 1-0 record in Asian Games men's quarter-finals.India's batting produced a commanding total of 202/4 after they were asked to bat first. Yashasvi Jaiswal was the star of the innings, smashing a brilliant 100 from just 48 balls to provide the foundation for India's imposing score.Nepal did not go down without a fight in the chase. They reached 179/9 from their 20 overs, but India's bowling attack managed to keep the required scoring rate under control during the latter stages.With Afghanistan now waiting in the 2026 quarter-final, India will look to extend their unbeaten record at this stage of the competition. Notably, this will be only their second men's Asian Games quarter-final appearance.Also Read- Will Shubman Gill Play India vs West Indies 1st ODI After Elbow Injury? Official Update IssuedIndia's overall record in Asian GamesIndia's men's cricket team have played three matches in the Asian Games based on their recorded tournament history, with two wins and one no-result and no defeats in the completed record.Their two victories came against Nepal and Bangladesh during the 2023 Hangzhou campaign. India defeated Nepal by 23 runs in the quarter-final before beating Bangladesh by nine wickets in the semi-final.The semi-final against Bangladesh was another dominant performance from India. Bangladesh were restricted to 96/9, before India chased down the target comfortably, reaching 97/1 to book their place in the gold-medal match.India's campaign in Hangzhou eventually ended with a gold medal after the final against Afghanistan was abandoned without a result due to rain. India therefore finished the tournament unbeaten.India's record in Asian Games cricket has therefore remained spotless in terms of defeats, with their only interruption coming from a no-result. The 2026 tournament now gives them an opportunity to build on that record when they meet Afghanistan in the quarter-final.How have India fared against Afghanistan in T20Is?India have a dominant record against Afghanistan in T20I cricket, winning 10 of their 12 meetings while suffering no defeats. One match has ended in a tie and another without a result.The most recent years have followed the same pattern. Since 2021, India have won eight of their 10 T20Is against Afghanistan, with one tie and one no-result. In India, the record is equally strong, with India winning five of their six matches against Afghanistan between 2024 and 2026. The other contest ended in a tie.India have also won all five of their T20Is against Afghanistan when batting first, while they have won all five completed matches in which they fielded first.However, the Asian Games quarter-final will be a separate contest, with India's previous meeting against Afghanistan in the competition having ended without a result. Also Read- India Predicted Playing XI vs West Indies- 1st ODI, 2026
