Asian Games Men Cricket Competition 2026: Asian Games Men Cricket Competition 2026 kicks off with a highly anticipated clash at Korogi Sports Park. In a blockbuster opener for both teams, India will face co-hosts Pakistan at 10:00 AM (IST) - 04:30 AM (GMT) Saturday, 3rd October 2026. As the cricketing world turns its eyes to this thrilling encounter, we break down the teams, conditions, and key players to predict who will emerge victorious.
IND vs PAK (India vs Pakistan) Match Details
| Match | IND vs PAK Gold Medal Match |
| League | Asian Games Men Cricket Competition 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, 3rd October 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 AM (IST) - 04:30 AM (GMT) |
| Match Venue | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan |
India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match
India has remained unbeaten in its last eight T20I matches. They currently top the T20I rankings. All eyes will be on Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma, who hold the first and second spots, respectively, in the batting rankings. On the other hand, Pakistan has won two and lost one of its last three T20I matches. They currently sit in sixth place in the T20I standings, despite having the world's number one bowler, number two all-rounder, and number three batter in their squad.
The two teams last faced each other during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in February. Batting first, India scored 175 runs, with Ishan Kishan playing an innings of 77 runs at a strike rate of 192.5. For Pakistan, Saim Ayub claimed three wickets. While chasing the target, Pakistan had slumped to 34 for 4, but an innings of 44 runs by Usman Khan offered them some hope. However, Indian bowlers Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Axar Patel took two wickets each to bowl Pakistan out and secure a 61-run victory.
Who will win today Gold Medal match between India vs Pakistan?
Aaj ka IND vs PAK match kon jeetega: If you are referring to the men's T20 cricket gold-medal match at the 2026 Asian Games, the match between India and Pakistan will take place on Saturday, October 3, at 10:00 AM (IST) in Nishin, Japan.
- India: Defeated Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the semi-final; Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten 80 off 46 balls.
- Pakistan: Defeated Bangladesh by 6 wickets in a rain-affected semi-final.
- India is the reigning Asian Games champion.
- In T20Is, India holds a 13-3 head-to-head record, with one match ending in a tie or a no-result.
- If the final match cannot take place at all due to rain, the gold medal will be shared under the 2026 rules.
- India's chance of winning - 78%
- Pakistan's chance of winning - 22%
IND vs PAK Match Pitch Report
Batting has proven to be very difficult at Nishin's Korogi Sports Park. The ball has been turning significantly right from the start of the match. Fast bowlers have taken a severe pounding, while spinners have dominated proceedings. The captain winning the toss would likely prefer to bat first and put up a good score, as chasing a target later on will not be easy.
IND vs PAK T20 Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played- 17
- Won by IND- 14
- Won by PAK- 3
- No Result- 0
- Tied- 0
IND vs PAK Match Playing 11
India (IND) Possible Playing 11: 1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Sanju Samson(WK), 4. Shreyas Iyer(C), 5. Ishan Kishan(WK), 6. Tilak Varma, 7. Shivam Dube, 8. Axar Patel, 9. Washington Sundar, 10. Ravi Bishnoi, 11. Jasprit Bumrah
Pakistan (PAK) Possible Playing 11: 1. Sahibzada Farhan(C), 2. Maaz Sadaqat, 3. Usman Khan(WK), 4. Saim Ayub, 5. Hasan Nawaz, 6. Abdul Samad-I, 7. Arafat Minhas, 8. Ahmed Daniyal, 9. Mohammad Wasim Jr, 10. Sufyan Moqim, 11. Abrar Ahmed
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