India won the men’s cricket gold medal on Saturday, 3 October 2026, beating Pakistan by 19 runs at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin (Aichi-Nagoya, Japan). India batted first and made 211/6, then held Pakistan to 192/6 despite a stunning 96 from Hasan Nawaz. It is India’s second straight Asian Games cricket gold after Hangzhou 2023. Below you’ll find the full scorecard summary, the turning points, standout performers and what comes next for Team India.
IND vs PAK Asian Games 2026 Final: Result at a Glance
| Result | India won by 19 runs (India win gold, Pakistan silver) |
| Date | Saturday, 3 October 2026 |
| Venue | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan |
| Toss | India won the toss and chose to bat |
| India | 211/6 (20 overs) |
| Pakistan | 192/6 (20 overs) |
| Captains | Shreyas Iyer (India), Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan) |
How India Reached the Final
India came into the final unbeaten and in dominant form. In the semi-final against Sri Lanka on 1 October, they won by 124 runs, with Ishan Kishan scoring 80 and Jasprit Bumrah leading the bowling. Read our previews of that game: India vs Sri Lanka Asian Games 2026 semi-final and the India Asian Games cricket semi-final guide. Pakistan beat Bangladesh by six wickets in the other semi-final to set up the India vs Pakistan final.
India Innings: 211/6 Built on an 81-Run Powerplay
India’s openers attacked from the first over. The side reached 81/2 in the powerplay, reported as India’s highest powerplay total against Pakistan in T20Is. That start effectively decided the shape of the game.
India Batting: Key Scores
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s / 6s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 61 | 28 | 3 / 7 |
| Tilak Varma | 51* | 22 | 3 / 4 |
| Shivam Dube | 27 | 15 | 2 / 2 |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | 21 | 24 | 2 / 0 |
| Ishan Kishan | 20 | 18 | 3 / 0 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 15 | 9 | 0 / 2 |
- Abhishek Sharma (61 off 28): He hit seven sixes and took Pakistan’s new-ball bowlers apart.
- Tilak Varma (51* off 22): His late hitting pushed India past 200 and gave the bowlers a cushion.
- Shivam Dube (27 off 15): He kept the run rate high through the middle overs.
Pakistan Bowling
- Arafat Minhas: 2/25, Pakistan’s most economical bowler.
- Ahmed Daniyal: 2/43.
- Abrar Ahmed: 1/29.
- Saim Ayub: 1/47.
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Pakistan Chase: 192/6, Hasan Nawaz Falls Short
Chasing 212, Pakistan needed a big individual innings and got one. Hasan Nawaz scored 96 off 51 balls with seven sixes and five fours. He and Saim Ayub (29 off 22) put on a 50-run partnership that briefly put Pakistan in the game.
India’s spinners and all-rounders took control in the middle overs. Axar Patel struck twice early in the chase. Shivam Dube broke the dangerous partnership, and catches by Washington Sundar and Dube removed Pakistan’s lower order. Pakistan finished on 192/6, 19 runs short.
India Bowling: Key Figures
| Bowler | Figures | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Axar Patel | 2/29 | Early wickets that slowed the chase |
| Washington Sundar | 2/29 | Controlled the middle overs |
| Shivam Dube | 2/33 | Broke the Nawaz–Ayub partnership |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Led the attack | Kept the new ball tight |
3 Turning Points That Won India the Gold
- The 81-run powerplay. India’s fast start meant Pakistan’s bowlers were defending from the first over. It set up a 200+ total even though the middle order slowed down.
- Tilak Varma’s finish. His 51* off 22 added the final 20–30 runs that turned a good total into a winning one. The final margin was only 19 runs.
- Spin in the middle overs. Axar and Washington together took 4/58 in 8 overs. With Hasan Nawaz scoring freely at one end, they kept taking wickets at the other, so Pakistan never got the partner they needed.
Playing XIs: India vs Pakistan Final
India
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer (c), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah
Pakistan
Sahibzada Farhan (c), Maaz Sadaqat, Usman Khan, Saim Ayub, Hasan Nawaz, Abdul Samad, Arafat Minhas, Ahmed Daniyal, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Moqim
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What the Asian Games Gold Means for Indian Cricket
- Back-to-back gold: India have now won men’s cricket gold at Hangzhou 2023 and Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
- Depth on show: With the senior ODI side playing West Indies at home at the same time, a second Indian team still won the gold. That shows how deep the country’s T20 talent pool is.
- Young players stepped up: Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi all delivered in a high-pressure final.
- Pakistan’s first-gold wait continues: Pakistan were chasing their first men’s cricket gold at the Asian Games and had to settle for silver.
What’s Next for Team India?
India’s cricket calendar moves straight on.
- India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: Today, 3 October, in New Chandigarh, with India leading 2-0. Read our IND vs WI 3rd ODI prediction and the 1st ODI preview.
- India vs West Indies T20I series: Five matches starting Tuesday, 6 October, in Lucknow (7:00 PM IST), then Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
- India Women vs Zimbabwe Women: 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs from 16 October.
- New Zealand vs India: A full tour (2 Tests, 5 ODIs, 5 T20Is) from 22 October.
For the full fixture list, see our India cricket team schedule.
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FAQs: India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Final
Who won the Asian Games 2026 cricket final?
India won the men’s cricket final, beating Pakistan by 19 runs to take the gold medal on 3 October 2026.
What was the score in the India vs Pakistan Asian Games final?
India scored 211/6 in 20 overs. Pakistan replied with 192/6 in 20 overs.
Who was India’s top scorer in the final?
Abhishek Sharma top-scored with 61 off 28 balls (7 sixes). Tilak Varma made an unbeaten 51 off 22.
Who scored the most runs for Pakistan in the final?
Hasan Nawaz scored 96 off 51 balls, but it was not enough to win the match.
Where was the Asian Games 2026 cricket final played?
At Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, part of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan.
Has India won Asian Games cricket gold before?
Yes. India won men’s cricket gold at Hangzhou 2023 and successfully defended it at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
When is India’s next match after the Asian Games final?
India’s senior side plays the 3rd ODI against West Indies on 3 October. The 5-match T20I series against West Indies then starts on 6 October in Lucknow.
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