Both India and Pakistan got a place in the semi-finals without playing the quarter-finals due to rain. India defeated Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the semi-finals, while Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 6 wickets in a rain-affected match. Now both the teams are facing each other for the gold medal.
Big innings expected again from Ishan Kishan
In the semi-finals, Ishan Kishan played an important role in India’s victory by playing an unbeaten inning of 80 runs. He will also be among India’s main batting options in the final.
Keep an eye on Vaibhav Suryavanshi too
Young batsman Vaibhav scored 38 runs in the semi-final against Sri Lanka. His aggressive batting will be watched in the final against Pakistan.
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Jasprit Bumrah’s experience will strengthen India’s bowling attack amid uneven bounce and possibility of turn on the pitch.
India vs Pakistan Final Pitch Report: Korogi pitch can be helpful for spinners
The pitch at Korogi Sports Park witnessed dampness, uneven bounce and turn. In such a situation, the role of spin bowlers can be important in the middle overs. Apart from India’s Akshar Patel, Washington Sundar and Ravi Bishnoi, Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Mokim will be under watch.
The conditions have not always been the same in the matches played so far on this ground. In some matches, the batsmen have found it difficult to score runs, while the slow ball and spin have also made an impact. In such a situation, the role of spinners can be important in the middle overs.
India’s probable playing XI
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper)
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
- Ishaan Kishan
- Tilak Verma
- Shivam Dubey
- Akshar Patel
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- Ravi Bishnoi
- Jasprit Bumrah
Pakistan’s probable playing XI
- Sahibzada Farhan (Captain)
- Maz Sadaqat
- Usman Khan (wicketkeeper)
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- Hasan Nawaz
- Abdul Samad
- Arafat Minhas
- Ahmed Daniyal
- Mohammad Wasim
- Sufiyan Mokim
- Abrar Ahmed
FAQ
When is India-Pakistan Asian Games Cricket Final?
The gold medal final of men’s cricket between India and Pakistan will be played on 3 October 2026.
What time will the India-Pakistan final start?
The match will start at 10 am Indian time.
Where will the India-Pakistan final be played?
The match will be held at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
Who is the captain of India?
India is being captained by Shreyas Iyer.
Who is the captain of Pakistan?
The captaincy of Pakistan is in the hands of Sahibzada Farhan.
Whom did India defeat in the semi-finals?
India defeated Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the semi-finals and made it to the finals.
Whom did Pakistan defeat in the semi-finals?
Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 6 wickets in the rain-affected semi-final.