Asian Games 2026: India vs Pakistan Set for Men’s Cricket Gold Medal Final
India and Pakistan will meet in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket gold medal final on October 3 in Japan, with both teams aiming for the gold medal.
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India and Pakistan are set to face each other in the men's cricket gold medal final of the 2026 Asian Games on Saturday, October 3. The highly anticipated final will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nishin, Japan, with the match scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM IST.
India booked their place in the final after a dominant 124-run victory over Sri Lanka in the semifinal. Batting first, India scored 169/7 in 20 overs, with Ishan Kishan leading the innings with an unbeaten 80 off 46 balls.
India's bowlers then produced a remarkable performance as Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 45 runs in 9.5 overs. Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel and Abhishek Sharma took two wickets each as India secured a comprehensive victory.
Pakistan reached the final after defeating Bangladesh by six wickets in the other semifinal. The match was reduced to 13 overs per side due to rain, with Bangladesh scoring 111/7. Pakistan successfully chased down the revised target of 112, reaching 112/4 in 11.3 overs.
The final will now bring India and Pakistan together in the Asian Games men's cricket gold medal match, adding another major chapter to their cricket rivalry.
India are seeking another Asian Games gold medal in men's cricket, while Pakistan will be aiming to claim the gold medal in the competition.
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???? Date: October 3, 2026 – Saturday
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM IST
????️ Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nishin, Japan
???? Match: Men's Cricket Gold Medal Final
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???? Live: Sony Sports Network / SonyLIV
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