India will face Pakistan in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
The match starts at 10:00 AM IST on Saturday, October 3. With India looking to defend the men’s cricket title they won at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou.
Pakistan, meanwhile, will be aiming to win their first men’s cricket gold medal at the Asian Games.
The final will be the first meeting between India and Pakistan in the men’s cricket competition at the Asian Games, adding another major contest to the rivalry between the two teams.
India have dominated the T20I head to head record against Pakistan, winning 14 of their 17 meetings, while Pakistan have won three.
India have also won their last six T20I matches against Pakistan. The teams most recently met at the 2026 T20 World Cup in Colombo, where India secured a comfortable win.
The weather is also expected to be a factor to watch during the final. If the match is tied, a Super Over will be used to decide the winner, provided conditions allow it to be completed.
The India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 cricket final will be available to watch live on Sony LIV in India. The match will also be telecast on the Sony Sports Network.
