India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Final: Match Time, Squads & Live Streaming

India and Pakistan will face each other in the men’s cricket gold-medal match at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

The much-awaited final will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, and is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM IST. The toss is expected around 9:30 AM IST.

Indian viewers can watch the match live on the Sony Sports Network, while online live streaming will be available through the SonyLIV app and website.

India are led by Shreyas Iyer, while Sahibzada Farhan captains Pakistan. The winner of Saturday’s final will take home the Asian Games men’s cricket gold medal.

India vs Pakistan Final: Match Details

The final is scheduled for 10:00 AM IST, corresponding to 1:30 PM local time in Japan.

How to Watch India vs Pakistan Live in India

Cricket fans in India can watch the gold-medal match live on the Sony Sports Network.

Those who prefer online streaming can follow the game through the SonyLIV app or website.

Viewers using Android phones, iPhones, tablets or compatible smart TVs can open SonyLIV, sign in, go to the Sports section and select the India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 final.

Subscription or viewing requirements may apply depending on the SonyLIV plan available to the user.

How India Reached the Final

India booked their place in the gold-medal match with a commanding 124-run victory over Sri Lanka in the semi-final.

Batting first, India scored 169/7, with Ishan Kishan remaining unbeaten on 80 from 46 balls. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also made an important contribution at the top of the order.

India then produced an impressive bowling performance, dismissing Sri Lanka for just 45 runs. Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel and Abhishek Sharma were among the key wicket-takers.

The semi-final was India’s first completed match of the men’s Asian Games tournament after their quarter-final against Afghanistan was washed out.

How Pakistan Reached the Final

Pakistan secured their place in the final after defeating Bangladesh by six wickets in their rain-affected semi-final.

Pakistan successfully chased the target to set up the gold-medal clash against India. Their quarter-final had also been affected by rain earlier in the competition.

India Squad

Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Thakur and Vipraj Nigam.

India have several experienced T20 players in the squad, including Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh.

The final playing XI will be confirmed around the toss.

Pakistan Squad

Sahibzada Farhan (Captain), Maaz Sadaqat, Usman Khan (Wicketkeeper), Saim Ayub, Hasan Nawaz, Abdul Samad, Arafat Minhas, Ahmed Daniyal, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed, Sufyan Moqim, Saad Masood, Ali Raza, Akif Javed and Haider Ali.

Pakistan’s final playing XI will also be announced close to the toss.

India vs Pakistan Asian Games Final Preview

The final brings together two of South Asia’s biggest cricketing rivals with the Asian Games gold medal at stake.

India enter the match as the defending men’s cricket champions from the previous Asian Games edition in Hangzhou, while Pakistan will be aiming to finish their 2026 campaign with gold.

Saturday’s contest will also mark the first India-Pakistan meeting in an Asian Games men’s cricket final, adding extra significance to the gold-medal match.

With both teams coming off convincing semi-final victories, the final at Nisshin is set to be one of the major cricket fixtures of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

India vs Pakistan Final: Quick Details

Match: India vs Pakistan – Gold Medal Final
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Toss: Around 9:30 AM IST
Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan
Format: T20
India Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Pakistan Captain: Sahibzada Farhan
TV: Sony Sports Network
Live Streaming: SonyLIV