- India and Pakistan are set to face each other in the men's cricket gold medal match.
- The gold medal clash will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
- Pakistan booked their place in the gold medal match after beating Bangladesh.
India and Pakistan are set to face each other in the men's cricket gold medal match at the Asian Games 2026, with the highly anticipated final scheduled to take place in Nisshin, Japan, on Saturday.
The two sides booked their places in the final after contrasting semifinal victories. India stormed past Sri Lanka by 124 runs, while Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-shortened contest to set up the much-awaited gold medal clash.
The final will be particularly significant as it marks the first-ever India-Pakistan meeting in the Asian Games cricket competition. India are also aiming to retain the gold medal they won at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023.
India vs Pakistan Asian Games Final: Date And Time
The India vs Pakistan gold medal match will be played on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
The match is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM IST, with the toss expected at around 9:30 AM IST. In Japan, the contest will begin at 1:30 PM local time.
India vs Pakistan Asian Games Final: Venue
The gold medal clash will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
Where To Watch India vs Pakistan Live?
Indian fans can watch the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket final live on Sony Sports Network on television.
The India vs Pakistan gold medal clash will also be available for live streaming on SonyLIV through its app and website.
How Did India Reach The Final?
India produced a dominant performance against Sri Lanka in the semifinal. After posting 169/7, powered by an unbeaten 80 from Ishan Kishan and a 38-run contribution from teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India bowled Sri Lanka out for just 45 to register a 124-run victory.
Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel and Abhishek Sharma played key roles with the ball as India's bowling attack dismantled the Sri Lankan batting line-up.
How Did Pakistan Reach The Final?
Pakistan booked their place in the gold medal match after beating Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-reduced semifinal.
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They chased down Bangladesh's target of 112 in just 11.3 overs, with Abdul Samad finishing unbeaten on 30 from 15 balls.
India vs Pakistan Final: Match Details
Match: India vs Pakistan, Men's Cricket Gold Medal Match
Date: October 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan
TV: Sony Sports Network
Live Streaming: SonyLIV
