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The India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 final is set for Saturday, October 3 2026, with the cricket gold medal for men set to be decided at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan. The match begins at 10:00 AM IST, or 1:30 PM local time, with live coverage and live streaming available on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV respectively in India. The Indian cricket team reached the final after a 124-run win over Sri Lanka, while Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in the first semi-final.
For India, the final follows a commanding semi-final in which Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 80 off 46 helped set up a 169/7 total before Sri Lanka were dismissed for 45. Pakistan had a shorter route in a rain-affected semi-final, chasing a revised 112-run target in 11.3 overs. Here is everything to know about the India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 final, from the date, time, squads as well as when and where to watch the gold medal cricket match live in India.
The India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 final date is Saturday, October 3, 2026. The gold medal cricket match will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan. India vs Pakistan time at which the match will start in India is 10:00 AM IST. The corresponding local start time is 1:30 PM JST.
The final will be televised live on Sony Sports Network in India. Fans can also watch the India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 final live streaming on SonyLIV through its app and website.
Shreyas Iyer will captain India, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. The squad also includes Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur and Vipraj Nigam.
Sahibzada Farhan leads Pakistan, with Abdul Samad as vice-captain. The squad features Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Haris, Irfan Khan Niazi, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Jahandad Khan, Abbas Afridi, Shahnawaz Dahani, Sufiyan Muqeem, Usman Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Ali Majid and Shahid Aziz.
When is the India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 final?
The India vs Pakistan men's cricket final is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026.
What time is India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 final?
The match starts at 10:00 AM IST. The local start time in Japan is 1:30 PM JST.
Where will India vs Pakistan final be played?
The gold medal match will take place at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
Where to watch India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 final live?
The final will be televised on Sony Sports Network and streamed live on SonyLIV in India.
Who are the captains of India and Pakistan?
Shreyas Iyer is India's captain, while Sahibzada Farhan leads Pakistan.