India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Cricket Final: Scorecard, Highlights and Key Performances

Match Overview

On 3 October 2026 India met Pakistan in the Asian Games men's cricket final at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan. India chose to bat first and scored 211/6 in 20 overs, winning by 19 runs (Times of India). The match was a T20I that started at 4:30 am IST and added to India’s edge over Pakistan since the 2024 T20 World Cup.

India's Innings

Abhishek Sharma gave India a flying start, hitting 61 off 28 balls with seven sixes and taking the team to 81/2 in the Powerplay. After a middle‑order dip that left India at 133/5, Tilak Varma played an unbeaten 51 off 22 balls. Shivam Dube contributed 27 off 15, adding 62 runs with Varma for the sixth wicket and pushing the total to 211/6 (Times of India).

Pakistan's Chase

Pakistan’s reply hinged on Hasan Nawaz, who made 96 off 51 balls. Washington Sundar removed Nawaz and his 18th over conceded only eight runs, a key moment in the game. Pakistan ended at 192/6, falling 19 runs short (Times of India). The official scorecard shows India 211/6 versus Pakistan 192/6 (BCCI Match Centre).

Turning Point

The 18th over bowled by Washington Sundar was the turning point: it gave up just eight runs and took the wicket of Hasan Nawaz, swinging momentum to India. Sundar also took a fine catch earlier to dismiss Saim Ayub, finishing with two wickets and two catches.

Result and Significance

The victory retained India’s Asian Games men’s cricket gold medal, marking back‑to‑back titles after the 2023 Hangzhou Games. It also boosted captain Shreyas Iyer’s standing after a difficult start to his tenure. The Indian players waved the tricolour from the bench and took a lap of honour around the park, celebrating with the large crowd in attendance.