China Knocked Out of Asian Games Cricket After Washout Against Bangladesh
· Sports · Indian Express, Times of India
The Chinese women's cricket team was eliminated from the Asian Games in Nisshin, Japan, after their opening quarter-final against Bangladesh was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to inclement weather. Heavy rain had plagued the Kōrogi Sports Park throughout the week, leading to the total cancellation of play. According to Asian Games cricket playing condition rule 16.10.2 (b), the higher-ranked team advances in the event of a washout, allowing Nigar Sultana's Bangladesh squad to reach the semi-finals. The defeat ends China's cricket campaign at the Games, while Bangladesh advances to face either India or hosts Japan. Meanwhile, the Indian men's team is scheduled to play a bilateral T20 match against Japan in Sano on September 22 to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.
Why it matters
Weather washouts in major multi-sport tournaments can abruptly end medal campaigns without allowing teams a chance to compete on the field.
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