India will face Pakistan in the men’s cricket gold-medal final of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The final will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, with the match scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM IST. Indian viewers can watch the match live on the Sony Sports Network and stream it online through SonyLIV.
India reached the final after defeating Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the second semi-final. India scored 169/7, with Ishan Kishan hitting an unbeaten 80, while Sri Lanka were bowled out for 45. Pakistan booked their place in the final by defeating Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-shortened semi-final.
India are the defending men’s Asian Games cricket champions, with Shreyas Iyer leading the Indian side. Pakistan will be captained by Sahibzada Farhan. The final will decide the gold medal in the men’s T20 cricket competition.
When does India vs Pakistan start?
| Match Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Pakistan, Final |
| Tournament | Asian Games 2026 Men’s Cricket |
| Date | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Start Time | 10:00 AM IST |
| Toss | Around 9:30 AM IST |
| Local Time | 1:30 PM Japan time |
| Venue | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan |
| Format | Men’s T20 |
| Live Streaming in India | SonyLIV |
| TV Coverage in India | Sony Sports Network |
The India vs Pakistan Asian Games final is scheduled to start at 10:00 AM IST, which is 1:30 PM local time in Japan.
How to watch India vs Pakistan live in India
Indian cricket fans can watch the Asian Games men’s cricket final live on the Sony Sports Network. Online viewers can stream the match through SonyLIV using its website or mobile application.
The final will take place at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, the venue being used for the men’s cricket competition at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
How to watch India vs Pakistan on Android and iPhone
Fans can follow the gold-medal match through the SonyLIV application on supported Android and iOS devices.
Steps to watch the match
- Download or open the SonyLIV app.
- Sign in to your SonyLIV account.
- Open the Sports section.
- Search for Asian Games 2026.
- Select India vs Pakistan.
- Open the live stream when the match begins.
- Follow any applicable subscription or viewing requirements.
SonyLIV’s website and app are listed as the online streaming platforms for the Asian Games cricket final in India.
India squad for Asian Games 2026
India’s men’s squad is led by Shreyas Iyer. The final squad includes experienced international players as well as young players.
Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Thakur and Vipraj Nigam.
In India’s semi-final against Sri Lanka, Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten 80 from 46 balls, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made 38 from 21 balls. Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel and Abhishek Sharma then played key roles with the ball as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 45.
Pakistan squad for Asian Games 2026
Pakistan will be led by Sahibzada Farhan in the men’s cricket final.
The Pakistan squad includes:
Sahibzada Farhan (Captain), Maaz Sadaqat, Usman Khan, Saim Ayub, Hasan Nawaz, Abdul Samad, Arafat Minhas, Ahmed Daniyal, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed, Sufyan Moqim, Saad Masood, Ali Raza, Akif Javed and Haider Ali.
Pakistan secured their place in the gold-medal match after beating Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-shortened semi-final. Pakistan chased Bangladesh’s total of 111/7 in 13 overs, reaching the target with nine balls remaining.
India vs Pakistan Asian Games Final Preview
The final will be the gold-medal match of the men’s cricket competition and will bring India and Pakistan together in the Asian Games cricket tournament.
India enter the final after a comprehensive semi-final victory over Sri Lanka. After making 169/7, India’s bowlers restricted Sri Lanka to just 45, giving India a 124-run victory.
Pakistan reached the final after their semi-final against Bangladesh was reduced to 13 overs per side because of rain. Pakistan successfully chased the revised target and won by six wickets.
Both teams had their quarter-final matches affected by rain, meaning their semi-final victories were their first completed matches at the Asian Games.
India vs Pakistan: Gold Medal Match
The final will be particularly significant because India are the defending Asian Games men’s cricket champions. India won the men’s cricket gold medal at the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games after their final against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain.
Pakistan, meanwhile, have reached the men’s cricket gold-medal match at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Bangladesh in the semi-final. The final will therefore decide the 2026 men’s cricket gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.
India vs Pakistan Live Streaming – Key Details
The India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final will be played on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM IST at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
Television coverage in India will be available on the Sony Sports Network, while online viewers can watch the match through SonyLIV.
With the Asian Games gold medal at stake, India and Pakistan will meet in the final to determine the men’s cricket champion at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
India vs Pakistan Final: Quick Details
Match: India vs Pakistan, Men’s Cricket Final
Tournament: Asian Games 2026
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Toss: Around 9:30 AM IST
Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan
India Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Pakistan Captain: Sahibzada Farhan
Format: T20
TV: Sony Sports Network
Live Streaming: SonyLIV
