The India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Final is set to be one of the biggest cricket matches of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. India and Pakistan will meet in the men’s T20 cricket gold-medal match on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
The final is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM IST, with the toss at 9:30 AM IST. The match will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network and streamed through SonyLIV in India.
India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Final Details
| Match | India vs Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Asian Games 2026 |
| Match | Men’s T20 Gold Medal Final |
| Date | October 3, 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 AM IST |
| Toss | 9:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan |
| India Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Pakistan Captain | Sahibzada Farhan |
| TV | Sony Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | SonyLIV |
The match will be the first-ever India-Pakistan meeting in the Asian Games cricket competition. India enter the final as the defending Asian Games champions after winning gold at Hangzhou 2023.
How India Reached the Asian Games Final
India’s quarter-final against Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain. As one of the seeded teams, India advanced to the semi-final based on its higher ICC T20I ranking.
In the semi-final, India produced a dominant performance against Sri Lanka.
India scored 169/7 in 20 overs, with Ishan Kishan scoring an unbeaten 80 from 46 balls. Young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 38 from 21 balls.
India’s bowlers then dismissed Sri Lanka for only 45 runs in 9.5 overs, giving India a 124-run victory and a place in the gold-medal match. Jasprit Bumrah took 2/7, while Axar Patel and Abhishek Sharma also made important contributions with the ball.
How Pakistan Reached the Final
Pakistan also progressed to the semi-finals after its quarter-final against Hong Kong, China was abandoned because of rain.
In the semi-final, Pakistan faced Bangladesh in a rain-reduced match of 13 overs per side.
Bangladesh scored 111/7, while Pakistan reached 112/4 in 11.3 overs, winning by six wickets.
Abdul Samad played a crucial unbeaten innings of 30 from 15 balls, while Hasan Nawaz remained unbeaten on 27.
India Squad for the Final
India’s squad includes several major T20 players:
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson
- Ishan Kishan
- Axar Patel
- Tilak Varma
- Shivam Dube
- Washington Sundar
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yash Thakur
- Vipraj Nigam
The squad information is listed by the BCCI and match coverage ahead of the final.
Pakistan Squad for the Final
Pakistan’s squad includes:
- Sahibzada Farhan (Captain)
- Maaz Sadaqat
- Usman Khan
- Saim Ayub
- Hasan Nawaz
- Abdul Samad
- Arafat Minhas
- Ahmed Daniyal
- Mohammad Wasim Jr
- Abrar Ahmed
- Sufyan Moqim
- Saad Masood
- Ali Raza
- Akif Javed
- Haider Ali
Pakistan reached the gold-medal match after its six-wicket victory over Bangladesh.
Players to Watch
Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan was India’s standout batter in the semi-final against Sri Lanka, scoring 80 not out from 46 deliveries. His ability to score quickly could be important in the final.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
The teenage Indian opener impressed on his Asian Games debut, scoring 38 from 21 balls against Sri Lanka. His aggressive batting gives India another option at the top of the order.
Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah made an immediate impact in India’s semi-final, taking two wickets in the opening over and finishing with figures of 2/7.
Abdul Samad
Pakistan’s Abdul Samad played an important role in the semi-final against Bangladesh, scoring an unbeaten 30 from just 15 balls.
India vs Pakistan Final Live Streaming
Indian viewers can watch the India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Final on the Sony Sports Network.
The match will also be available for online streaming through SonyLIV. The scheduled start time is 10:00 AM IST, with the toss at 9:30 AM.
What Is at Stake?
The winner of the match will receive the Asian Games men’s cricket gold medal, while the losing finalist will take silver.
India are attempting to retain the men’s cricket title after winning gold at Hangzhou 2023. Pakistan are competing for their first Asian Games men’s cricket gold medal.
The final also comes at the end of a rain-affected cricket competition in Aichi-Nagoya, where several knockout-stage matches were affected by weather. If the final itself is abandoned, the competition rules provide for the gold medal to be shared by India and Pakistan.
India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Final: Conclusion
The India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Final will decide the men’s T20 cricket gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
India enter the match after a 124-run semi-final victory over Sri Lanka, while Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in the other semi-final. With players such as Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, Sahibzada Farhan and Abdul Samad involved, the gold-medal match will be the key cricket fixture of the final day.
India vs Pakistan Final: October 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan
Live TV: Sony Sports Network
Streaming: SonyLIV
This article is a pre-match update. The final result and medal winner should be updated after the match.
