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The India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 men's cricket final is set to decide the gold medal winner. India and Pakistan have reached the final after winning their respective semi-final matches and will now face each other for the top prize.
India defeated Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in the semi-final, while Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 6 wickets in a rain-affected contest. The much-awaited India vs Pakistan final will be played on Saturday, October 3, with the gold medal at stake.
India vs Pakistan Final: When and Where to Watch the Gold Medal Clash
The Asian Games 2026 men's cricket final between India and Pakistan will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Pakistan, Final |
| Tournament | Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Venue | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin |
| Toss | 9:30 AM IST |
| Match Start | 10:00 AM IST |
| Medal at Stake | Gold |
India Reach Asian Games Final After Dominating Sri Lanka
India produced a dominant performance in the semi-final against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 45 runs while defending a target of 170.
The Indian team then completed the chase comfortably to register an 8-wicket victory and book its place in the gold medal match.
Under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, India will now face Pakistan in the much-anticipated final.
Pakistan Beat Bangladesh to Set Up India vs Pakistan Final
Pakistan secured their place in the final after defeating Bangladesh by 6 wickets in the second semi-final.
The match was affected by rain and was reduced to 13 overs per side. Pakistan successfully chased the revised target to secure a place in the gold medal contest.
Sahibzada Farhan will lead Pakistan against India in the final.
India vs Pakistan Final Live Streaming: SonyLIV Details
Cricket fans in India can watch the India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 final live on the Sony Sports Network.
The online live streaming of the gold medal match will be available on the SonyLIV app and website.
India vs Pakistan Final Live Telecast and Streaming
- Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network
- Live Streaming: SonyLIV
- Date: October 3, 2026
- Toss: 9:30 AM IST
- Match Start: 10:00 AM IST
What Happens If India vs Pakistan Final Is Washed Out?
Rain could once again play a role in the Asian Games cricket competition. If the India vs Pakistan final is washed out and the match cannot produce a result, both teams will receive the gold medal jointly.
In such a scenario, neither India nor Pakistan will be awarded the silver medal.
India Squad for Asian Games 2026 Cricket Final
India will be led by Shreyas Iyer in the gold medal match.
Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Yash Thakur, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi and Vipraj Nigam.
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Pakistan Squad for Asian Games 2026 Cricket Final
Pakistan will enter the final under the leadership of Sahibzada Farhan.
Sahibzada Farhan (Captain), Haider Ali, Abdul Samad, Maaz Sadaqat, Saad Masood, Saim Ayub, Hasan Nawaz, Usman Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Ahmed Daniyal, Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Arafat Minhas, Sufiyan Muqeem and Abrar Ahmed.
Gold Medal on the Line: India vs Pakistan Final
The Asian Games 2026 cricket final will decide the gold and silver medals. The winning team will claim the gold medal, while the losing finalist will receive silver.
India are the defending champions in men's cricket at the Asian Games. Pakistan, meanwhile, will look to defeat India and finish the tournament with the gold medal.
With the two teams meeting in the final, the India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 clash is set to attract major attention from cricket fans.
Also Read: Asian Games 2026: India Beat Sri Lanka, Face Pakistan
