IND vs PAK Asian Games Final: India defeated Pakistan in the gold medal match of the 2026 Asian Games on Saturday (October 3). This was India’s second consecutive Asian Games gold medal in men’s cricket. India scored 211 for 6 in the match. In response, Pakistan could only manage 192/6, giving India a 19-run victory. India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match
Key Highlights
- India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in a thrilling final in the men’s cricket match of the 2026 Asian Games. India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match
- The Indian team won its second consecutive Asian Games gold medal. The match took place at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Saturday (October 3). India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match
- On Saturday, India posted a mammoth total of 211/6 while batting first. This was the highest total by an Indian team batting first against Pakistan. Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Shivam Dube played brilliant innings. India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match
- Pakistan fell 19 runs short of the target, scoring 192/6. Hasan Nawaz scored 96 for Pakistan before being dismissed off the last ball of the match. Earlier, the Asian Games bronze medal match in cricket was also held on Saturday, which Sri Lanka won by defeating Bangladesh by 63 runs. India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match
This was India’s batting
Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma gave India a strong start. However, Vaibhav couldn’t extend his innings much further. He was caught by wicketkeeper Usman Khan off the bowling of Sam Ayub. Vaibhav scored 15 runs in 9 balls, including two sixes. At the time of Vaibhav’s dismissal, the score was 28/1. Sanju Samson also disappointed, falling to Ahmed Daniyal for 2 runs. India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match
Meanwhile, Indian opener Abhishek Sharma reached his half-century in 20 balls, his 13th in this format. Abhishek’s innings ended shortly thereafter at 61. Abhishek played 28 balls in his innings, hitting 3 fours and 7 sixes. His strike rate was 217+. Abhishek was dismissed by Arafat Minhas, stumped by Usman Khan. India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match
India suffered their fourth wicket in the form of Ishan Kishan, who was bowled by Arafat Minhas. Ishan was dismissed for 20 runs off 18 balls, including three fours. Abrar Ahmed then had Shreyas Iyer caught by him. Shreyas then departed for 21 runs off 24 balls, including two fours. Sahibzada Farhan took the catch. Shreyas was the fifth player to be dismissed. India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match
Meanwhile, Shivam Dube and Tilak Varma played quickfire knocks for the Indian team in the final overs. Ahmed Daniyal had Shivam Dube caught out. Dube scored 27 runs off 15 balls, including two fours and two sixes. He was caught by Maj Sadaqat. Tilak Varma played a brilliant innings of 51 runs off 22 balls. India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match
Slipped in the middle overs, then scored 69 runs in the last 4 overs
Abhishek Sharma’s dismissal reduced India to 93 for 3 in 7.5 overs. Then, when Shreyas Iyer departed in 14.1 overs, India’s score slumped to 133/5. India scored 69 runs in the last four overs. India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match
India-Pakistan T20 in Highest first innings score
- 211/6 – India, Nissin, 2026
- 192/5 – India, Ahmedabad, 2012
- 181/7 – India, Dubai, 2022
- 175/7 – India, Colombo RPS, 2026
- 171/5 – Pakistan, Dubai, 2025
- 159/8 – Pakistan, Melbourne, 2022
Team India’s playing 11 for the Asian Games final: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (captain), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi and Jasprit Bumrah. India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match
Pakistan’s playing 11 for the Asian Games final: Sahibzada Farhan (captain), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wicketkeeper), Maaz Sadaqat, Hasan Nawaz, Abdul Samad, Arafat Minhas, Ahmed Daniyal, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed and Sufian Muqeem. India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match
India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head (T20)
- Total Matches: 18
- India Won 15
- Pakistan Won 3
How India reached the Asian Games final
India was scheduled to play the quarter-finals against Afghanistan on September 28, but rain prevented a single ball from being bowled. Based on its superior ranking, India advanced to the semi-finals and defeated Sri Lanka. India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match
Pakistan’s quarter-final match was against Hong Kong. This match was also abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled, and Pakistan advanced to the semi-finals based on their superior ranking, where they defeated Bangladesh to reach the final. India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match
How Pakistan reached the final
Pakistan defeated Bangladesh in the second semi-final. Rain reduced the match to 13 overs a side. Bangladesh scored 111/7 in their 13 overs. Sufian Mokim took three wickets. India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match
Chasing the target, Pakistan were at one stage 53/4, but Abdul Samad’s unbeaten 30 off 15 balls and Hasan Nawaz’s unbeaten 27 forged a match-winning partnership of 59. Pakistan reached the target in 11.3 overs. India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match
History of cricket at the Asian Games
El críquet forma parte de los Juegos Asiáticos desde 2010, excepto en 2018. India se coronó campeona de los Juegos Asiáticos en críquet masculino en 2022 tras derrotar a Afganistán y ahora ha vuelto a ganar la medalla de oro. Bangladesh se convirtió en el primer campeón de los Juegos Asiáticos en críquet masculino, mientras que Sri Lanka ganó el oro en 2014. Afganistán fue subcampeón en las tres ocasiones. India no participó en 2010 ni en 2014. En críquet femenino, Pakistán ganó los dos primeros títulos, mientras que India ganó el oro en 2022 y 2026. India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match
Conclusion
India’s win over Pakistan in the India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match was a memorable finish to the Asian Games campaign. The strong performances from the Indian players helped the team secure the gold medal and make the match special for cricket fans. India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match
FAQs
1. Who won the India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match?
India won the gold medal match against Pakistan.
2. What did India win after beating Pakistan?
India secured the Asian Games gold medal in cricket.
3. Which Indian players played a key role in the match?
Abhishek and Tilak were among the players who made important contributions to India’s victory.
4. Why was the match important for cricket fans?
The India-Pakistan clash was a high-profile match, and the gold medal was at stake, making it an important game in the tournament.
5. Where can fans get updates about India vs Pakistan matches?
Fans can follow official tournament and cricket board channels for confirmed scores, results and match updates.
Disclaimer
This article is intended for informational purposes only. Match details, player performances and tournament information are based on available reports and official updates. Readers should check official cricket and Asian Games sources for the latest and confirmed information. India vs Pakistan Gold Medal Match
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