October 1, 2026
India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Final Preview and Match Details
India and Pakistan will meet in the men's cricket final of the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday, October 3. The gold medal match will take place at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, with the action scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM Pakistan Standard Time.
Both teams reached the final after convincing semi-final performances. Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in the first semi-final, while India produced a dominant 124-run win over Sri Lanka in the second semi-final.
The India vs Pakistan Final will decide the men's T20 cricket gold medal at the Asian Games 2026.
India vs Pakistan Final Preview
The final brings together two of the tournament's highest-ranked teams and creates one of the biggest cricket matchups at the Asian Games.
Pakistan booked their place in the final after chasing down Bangladesh's revised target of 112 in 13 overs. They slipped to 53 for four during the chase before Abdul Samad and Hasan Nawaz put together an unbeaten 59-run partnership to take Pakistan over the line in 11.3 overs. Samad scored an unbeaten 30 from 15 balls, while Hasan finished with 27 not out.
India then secured the second final spot with a commanding victory over Sri Lanka. India posted 169 for seven after Ishan Kishan struck an unbeaten 80 from 46 balls. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also made an important contribution at the top of the order. India then bowled Sri Lanka out for just 45 to win by 124 runs.
The final now gives both sides a chance to finish the Asian Games campaign with the gold medal.
How Pakistan Reached The Final
Pakistan advanced to the semi-finals after their quarter-final against Hong Kong was abandoned because of rain. As the higher-seeded team, Pakistan progressed to the last four.
They faced Bangladesh in the semi-final and were set a revised target of 112 from 13 overs. Bangladesh reduced Pakistan to 53 for four, but Abdul Samad and Hasan Nawaz changed the momentum of the chase.
Samad's unbeaten 30 from 15 deliveries included five fours and a six, while Hasan Nawaz added 27 not out. Pakistan reached 115 for four in 11.3 overs to win by six wickets and secure their place in the gold medal match.
How India Reached The Final
India also progressed through the quarter-final stage after their match against Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain. India advanced as the higher-seeded team.
Their semi-final against Sri Lanka was completed at Korogi Sports Park.
India batted first and scored 169 for seven, with Ishan Kishan leading the innings with an unbeaten 80. India then produced a strong bowling display to dismiss Sri Lanka for only 45 runs.
The 124-run victory sent India into the final against Pakistan.
India vs Pakistan Final Match Details
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Information |
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Match |
India vs Pakistan |
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Competition |
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Format |
T20 |
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Match |
Final |
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Date |
Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
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Kick-off |
9:30 AM Pakistan time |
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Venue |
Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin |
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Match Number |
T20 14 of 14 |
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Occasion |
Gold Medal Match |
Pakistan Squad
Sahibzada Farhan (C), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Khan (WK), Saim Ayub, Haider Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Akif Javed, Maaz Sadaqat, Ahmed Daniyal, Hasan Nawaz, Sufiyan Muqeem, Arafat Minhas, Saad Masood, Ali Raza.
Pakistan's squad is led by Sahibzada Farhan, with Abdul Samad serving as vice-captain. The official PCB squad announcement also confirmed Farhan as captain for the Asian Games men's T20 competition.
India Squad
Sanju Samson (WK), Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer (C), Ishan Kishan (WK), Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Abhishek Sharma, Yash Thakur, Arshdeep Singh, Tilak Varma, Ravi Bishnoi, Vipraj Nigam, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
India are led by Shreyas Iyer, with Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan providing wicketkeeping options. The squad also features experienced international players including Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh and Washington Sundar.
India vs Pakistan Key Players
Abdul Samad
Abdul Samad played a decisive role in Pakistan's semi-final win. His unbeaten 30 from only 15 balls changed the chase against Bangladesh and helped Pakistan reach the final.
Sahibzada Farhan
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan will be one of the key players at the top of the order. He was named captain of Pakistan's 15-member Asian Games squad before the tournament.
Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan was India's leading performer in the semi-final against Sri Lanka. His unbeaten 80 from 46 balls helped India reach 169 before their bowlers completed the job.
Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah gives India an experienced fast-bowling option for the final. His ability to bowl with pace and accuracy will be important against Pakistan's batting lineup.
Shreyas Iyer
India captain Shreyas Iyer will be responsible for leading the side in the gold medal match. His batting experience also gives India another option in the middle order.
India vs Pakistan Live
The India vs Pakistan live final will take place on Saturday, October 3, at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. The match is scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM Pakistan Standard Time.
Fans following the Asian Games 2026 final can track the live score, commentary, teams and match updates as India and Pakistan compete for the men's T20 gold medal.
India vs Pakistan Final On October 3
The Asian Games 2026 men's cricket tournament will conclude with India facing Pakistan for the gold medal.
Pakistan arrive after their six-wicket semi-final win over Bangladesh, while India enter the final after their 124-run victory against Sri Lanka. Both teams have now completed their semi-final assignments and will meet in Nisshin for the tournament's final match.
The India vs Pakistan Final begins at 9:30 AM Pakistan time on October 3, with the Asian Games men's T20 gold medal at stake.