When is India vs. Pakistan gold medal match? Dates, schedule, live stream and TV channel for Asian Games 2026 cricket final
India and Pakistan are set to face off in the men's cricket gold medal match at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The match carries significant weight as cricket continues its push for inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Why it matters
The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is a major global sporting event, and this specific match has implications for the sport's future Olympic aspirations.
Saturday brings the biggest prize of the Asian Games cricket competition, as India and Pakistan are set to meet in the men's gold medal match at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
After putting up a hard-fought 169, powered by Ishan Kishan's 80 off 46, India's bowling unit blew past Sri Lanka in Thursday's semi-final.
Once reduced to 33/6 within the powerplay itself, it was only a matter of time before india room the win. Sri Lanka were bowled out for a measly 45 as India won by 124 runs.
Pakistan booked their spot first, beating Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-shortened first semi-final at Korogi Sports Park, chasing down 112 in just 11.3 overs behind their spin attack.
Sahibzada Farhan's side have leaned on a considerably changed squad throughout the tournament, missing most of Pakistan's established senior names.
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