India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Final Result & Highlights

India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Final Result & HighlightsIndia beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games 2026 cricket final to defend gold. Full scorecard, highlights and how to watch IND vs PAK in Japan.India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket final at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Saturday, October 3, 2026, to defend the gold medal they won at Hangzhou 2023. Chasing 212, Pakistan finished on 192/6 as Hasan Nawaz's brilliant 96 off 51 balls went in vain. Here is the full result, scorecard, highlights and how to watch the final. Result: India Win Gold by 19 Runs India 211/6 (20 overs) beat Pakistan 192/6 (20 overs) by 19 runs in the men's cricket final of the 20th Asian Games at the Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin — a baseball ground converted for the cricket competition in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat , and the decision paid off immediately. Openers Abhishek Sharma (61 off 28) and Tilak Varma (51 not out off 22) hammered half-centuries at either end of the innings, and a late flourish from Shivam Dube took India to a commanding 211/6 — their highest total of the tournament. Pakistan were reduced to 39/2 in the powerplay and 39/3 inside six overs, before Nawaz and Saim Ayub stitched an 87-run stand that briefly revived the chase. But Axar Patel (2/29), Washington Sundar (2/29) and Shivam Dube (2/33) kept their nerve, and Dube dismissed Nawaz off the final ball of the match to seal the gold. The win makes India two-time Asian Games champions in men's cricket — after Hangzhou 2023 — and extends their unbeaten run to seven consecutive T20I wins over Pakistan . It also takes India's gold medal count at Aichi-Nagoya to 19. With this result, India now hold a 4-3 advantage over Pakistan in finals of major multi-team tournaments across formats. Full Scorecard: India 211/6 vs Pakistan 192/6 India's innings was built on two blazing half-centuries and a 62-run sixth-wicket stand between Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube that added the late impetus. Here is the full batting scorecard: Batter Dismissal R B 4s 6s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi c Usman b Saim Ayub 15 9 0 2 Abhishek Sharma st Usman b Arafat Minhas 61 28 FAQ

Who won the India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 final?

India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket final at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin on October 3, 2026, to retain the gold medal they won at Hangzhou 2023.

What was the India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 final score?

India scored 211/6 in 20 overs (Abhishek Sharma 61, Tilak Varma 51 not out) and Pakistan managed 192/6 in reply (Hasan Nawaz 96 off 51), giving India a 19-run victory.

Where was the Asian Games 2026 cricket final played?

The final was played at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan — a baseball ground converted for the cricket competition of the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. First ball was at 1:30 PM local time (10:00 AM IST).

How can I watch India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 final highlights?

The final was broadcast live on Sony Sports Network TV channels in India and streamed on Sony LIV. Full highlights packages, including Abhishek Sharma's 20-ball fifty and Hasan Nawaz's 96, are available on the Sony Sports Network YouTube channel and Sony LIV's match centre.

Did India defend their Asian Games cricket gold medal?

Yes. India, who won men's cricket gold at Hangzhou 2023, successfully defended their title by beating Pakistan in the 2026 final — their seventh consecutive T20I win over Pakistan and their 19th gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Who were the top performers in the IND vs PAK Asian Games 2026 final?

For India, Abhishek Sharma scored 61 off 28 balls and Tilak Varma an unbeaten 51 off 22, while Axar Patel, Washington Sundar and Shivam Dube took two wickets each. Pakistan's Hasan Nawaz top-scored with 96 off 51 balls in a losing cause.

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