India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final, successfully defending their gold medal at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
Batting first after winning the toss, India posted 211/6 in 20 overs before restricting Pakistan to 192/6. The result gave India another gold medal in men’s cricket and completed an unbeaten campaign in the tournament.
India vs Pakistan Final Scorecard
Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
India | 211/6 (20 overs) | Won by 19 runs |
Pakistan | 192/6 (20 overs) | Lost |
India's victory came despite a brilliant individual effort from Pakistan batter Hasan Nawaz, who kept the chase alive deep into the innings.
Abhishek Sharma Leads India’s Explosive Start
India made an aggressive start after choosing to bat first.
Abhishek Sharma smashed 61 runs from 28 balls, providing the platform for India's big total. His innings included three fours and seven sixes, giving India momentum during the early stages of the innings.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi added 15 from nine balls, while Ishan Kishan scored 20 from 18 deliveries.
India then accelerated towards the end of the innings, with Tilak Varma producing an unbeaten 51 from 22 balls. Shivam Dube also contributed a quick 27 from 15 balls as India reached 211/6.
The combination of a fast start and a powerful finish gave India a challenging total on the Korogi Sports Park surface.
Tilak Varma Provides the Perfect Finish
After India's top order established the platform, Tilak Varma took control during the final overs.
The left-hander's 51 off 22 balls* helped India cross the 200-run mark and put Pakistan under significant pressure in the chase.
His late acceleration proved particularly valuable, with India adding the runs required to set Pakistan a target of 212.
Pakistan’s Chase: Hasan Nawaz Keeps Hope Alive
Pakistan began their chase knowing they needed 212 runs to win the gold medal.
Early wickets put pressure on the batting lineup, but Hasan Nawaz produced a superb 96 from 51 balls to keep Pakistan in contention.
His innings included five fours and seven sixes and provided the main resistance during Pakistan's chase.
Saim Ayub contributed 29 from 22 balls, but Pakistan were unable to maintain the required scoring rate throughout the final stages.
Pakistan eventually finished on 192/6 after 20 overs, leaving them 19 runs short of India's total.
India’s Bowling Performance
India's bowlers managed to control the chase despite Hasan Nawaz's attacking innings.
Indian Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|
Axar Patel | 2/29 |
Washington Sundar | 2/29 |
Shivam Dube | 2/33 |
Jasprit Bumrah | 0/33 |
The middle overs were particularly important as India prevented Pakistan from converting their strong batting contributions into a successful chase.
Bumrah's experience also became important during the closing stages as Pakistan attempted to accelerate towards the target.
India vs Pakistan Final: Key Performers
India
Abhishek Sharma: 61 off 28 balls
Tilak Varma: 51* off 22 balls
Shivam Dube: 27 off 15 balls
Axar Patel: 2/29
Washington Sundar: 2/29
Shivam Dube: 2/33
Pakistan
Hasan Nawaz: 96 off 51 balls
Saim Ayub: 29 off 22 balls
India Retain Asian Games Cricket Gold
The victory means India have successfully defended their Asian Games men's cricket gold medal.
India also won gold at the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou, where their men's final against Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain and the result was decided according to the tournament regulations.
This time, India completed the job on the field, defeating Pakistan by 19 runs in the gold-medal match.
India Complete an Unbeaten Asian Games Campaign
India entered the final without a defeat in the tournament.
Their semi-final victory over Sri Lanka was particularly dominant. India scored 169/7 before bowling Sri Lanka out for just 45, winning the match by 124 runs.
Pakistan also reached the final unbeaten after defeating Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-reduced semi-final.
The final therefore brought together two unbeaten sides, with India ultimately maintaining their perfect record.
India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Final: Full Result
India – 211/6 (20 overs)
Pakistan – 192/6 (20 overs)
India won by 19 runs
Player of the Match: Abhishek Sharma
India won the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket gold medal.
Final Word
India have retained the Asian Games men's cricket gold medal after defeating Pakistan by 19 runs in a high-scoring T20 final at Korogi Sports Park.
Abhishek Sharma's explosive 61 and Tilak Varma's unbeaten 51 provided the foundation for India's 211/6. Pakistan fought back through Hasan Nawaz's outstanding 96, but India's bowling attack held its nerve to restrict the chase to 192/6.
The result gives India another gold medal in men's cricket and caps an unbeaten Asian Games 2026 campaign.
