The India vs Pakistan Cricket Final 2026 is the headline cricket match of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. India and Pakistan will meet in the men’s T20 gold-medal match on Saturday, October 3, with the Asian Games cricket title at stake.
The final is being played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan. The scheduled start time is 10:00 AM IST, with the toss at 9:30 AM IST.
India vs Pakistan Cricket Final 2026 Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Pakistan |
| Tournament | Asian Games 2026 |
| Match | Men’s T20 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 |
| India TV | Sony Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | SonyLIV |
The match will decide the men’s cricket gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. India are the defending champions after winning the men’s cricket gold at Hangzhou 2023.
How India Reached the Final
India’s quarter-final against Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain. As one of the seeded teams, India progressed to the semi-final on the basis of its higher ICC T20I ranking.
India then produced a dominant performance against Sri Lanka in the semi-final.
India scored 169/7, with Ishan Kishan scoring an unbeaten 80 from 46 balls. Young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi added 38 from 21 balls.
India’s bowling attack then dismissed Sri Lanka for just 45 runs in 9.5 overs, giving India a massive 124-run victory and a place in the gold-medal final. Jasprit Bumrah was among India’s leading performers with the ball.
How Pakistan Reached the Final
Pakistan also progressed directly from the quarter-final stage after its match against Hong Kong, China was abandoned because of rain.
In the semi-final, Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-reduced 13-over match.
Bangladesh scored 111/7, after which Pakistan chased the target in 11.3 overs. Abdul Samad scored an unbeaten 30 from 15 balls, while Hasan Nawaz remained unbeaten on 27.
India Squad
India’s Asian Games squad includes:
- Shreyas Iyer – Captain
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson
- Ishan Kishan
- Shivam Dube
- Tilak Varma
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Vipraj Nigam
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Yash Thakur
- Arshdeep Singh
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
The squad is listed by the BCCI for the Asian Games men’s cricket competition.
Pakistan Squad
Pakistan’s squad includes:
- Sahibzada Farhan – Captain
- Abdul Samad
- Abrar Ahmed
- Ahmed Daniyal
- Akif Javed
- Ali Raza
- Arafat Minhas
- Haider Ali
- Hasan Nawaz
- Maaz Sadaqat
- Saim Ayub
- Sufyan Moqim
- Usman Khan
- Mohammad Wasim
- Saad Masood
Pakistan reached the final after its six-wicket semi-final victory over Bangladesh.
Players to Watch
Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan enters the final after an outstanding semi-final against Sri Lanka. His unbeaten 80 off 46 balls helped India post a strong total.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
The young Indian opener scored 38 off 21 balls in the semi-final. His aggressive approach at the top of the order is one of the notable storylines surrounding India’s final.
Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah made an immediate impact against Sri Lanka and finished with figures of 2/7 as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 45.
Abdul Samad
For Pakistan, Abdul Samad played a decisive role in the semi-final, scoring an unbeaten 30 from only 15 deliveries to help Pakistan chase Bangladesh’s target.
India vs Pakistan Live Streaming
Indian viewers can watch the India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 cricket final on the Sony Sports Network.
The match will also be streamed online through SonyLIV. The scheduled start time is 10:00 AM IST, with the toss at 9:30 AM IST.
What Happens If the Final Is Washed Out?
Weather has already affected several cricket matches at the 2026 Asian Games.
According to the published competition information, if the India-Pakistan final is completely abandoned because of rain, India and Pakistan will share the gold medal. This differs from Hangzhou 2023, when India’s higher ranking determined the gold medal after the final was abandoned.
India vs Pakistan Cricket Final 2026
The India vs Pakistan Cricket Final 2026 brings two Asian cricket rivals together for the men’s T20 gold medal at the Asian Games.
India enter the final after defeating Sri Lanka by 124 runs, while Pakistan booked their place with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh. India are seeking another Asian Games men’s cricket gold after their 2023 title, while Pakistan are competing for the men’s gold medal.
Match: India vs Pakistan
Date: October 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan
Format: T20
Match: Asian Games Men’s Cricket Final
Live TV: Sony Sports Network
Live Streaming: SonyLIV
This article can be updated with the live score and final result once the match progresses.
