India to Face Pakistan in Asian Games Gold Medal Match on October 3

India will face Pakistan in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket gold medal match on Saturday, October 3, at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, after both sides won their semi-finals on October 1.

India thrashed Sri Lanka by 124 runs, their biggest-ever T20I win margin over the Lankans, powered by Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 80 and a ruthless bowling display that dismissed Sri Lanka for just 45. Pakistan booked their spot with a rain-shortened win over Bangladesh, chasing down a revised target of 111 in just 11.3 overs in the first semi-final.

India are the defending champions, having won gold at Hangzhou 2023, and will be chasing back-to-back titles. If the final is washed out entirely without a result, India and Pakistan would share the gold medal rather than a replay or a shared silver. The final is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM local time, with the bronze medal match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka played earlier the same day.