The gold medal match of the Asian Games men's cricket tournament will be played between India and Pakistan. India secured their spot in the final by defeating Sri Lanka, while Pakistan advanced by beating Bangladesh.
Asian Games: When and at what time will the gold medal match between India and Pakistan take place?
Get ready for another showdown between India and Pakistan. While India secured a spot in the final by defeating Sri Lanka in the Asian Games semi-final, Pakistan advanced to the final by beating Bangladesh. Now, a match for the gold medal will be played between India and Pakistan; the winning team will take home the gold, while the losing team will have to settle for the silver medal.
India and Pakistan enter the final
A crucial clash between India and Pakistan awaits in the men's cricket final at the 2026 Asian Games. Both teams won their respective semi-final matches on Thursday. The first match was played between Pakistan and Bangladesh but had to be shortened due to rain; ultimately, only 13 overs of play were possible.
Batting first, Bangladesh scored 111 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their 13 overs. Towhid Hridoy played a brilliant innings of 42 runs off 25 balls for the team, but no other batsman could stay at the crease for long. In response, Pakistan scored 112 runs for the loss of four wickets in 11.3 overs, securing their spot in the final with a six-wicket victory.
India soundly defeated Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the semi-final
The second semi-final match was played between India and Sri Lanka. Batting first, India scored 169 runs in 20 overs; Ishan Kishan played a magnificent innings of 80 runs. In reply, the Sri Lankan team could only manage 45 runs, and India secured a 124-run victory to book their place in the final in grand style. Shreyas Iyer is captaining the team, although he did not find much success with the bat.
At what time will the India vs. Pakistan final match begin?
The final match between India and Pakistan will be played on October 3. This crucial match is scheduled to start at 10:00 AM (Indian Standard Time) on Saturday. The toss will take place half an hour earlier—at 9:30 AM—and the first ball will be bowled at exactly 10:00 AM.
The winning team will receive the gold medal, while the losing team will finish as the runner-up and be awarded the silver medal. This match promises to be an exciting contest.
