India and Pakistan are set to renew their famous cricket rivalry in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final on October 3 at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
Both teams have reached the gold-medal match unbeaten in the tournament, setting up another high-profile T20I encounter between the two neighbours. India booked their place in the final with a commanding 124-run victory over Sri Lanka, while Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-reduced semi-final.
India vs Pakistan T20I Head-to-Head Record
India and Pakistan have faced each other 17 times in men’s T20Is before the Asian Games final.
India have won 13 matches, Pakistan have won three, while one encounter ended in a tie. The tied match came during the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup, with India winning the subsequent bowl-out.
Category | India | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
T20I matches | 17 | 17 |
Wins | 13 | 3 |
Tied | 1 | 1 |
Latest T20I meeting | Won by 61 runs | Lost |
Asian Games 2026 | Finalist | Finalist |
Latest India vs Pakistan T20I Meeting
The most recent meeting between the two sides came during the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup in Colombo.
India posted 175/7, with Ishan Kishan scoring 77, before their bowlers dismissed Pakistan for 114. India completed a 61-run victory.
That result extended India's winning record in the fixture ahead of the Asian Games final.
India’s Road to the Asian Games Final
India advanced to the gold-medal match after defeating Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the semi-final.
Batting first, India scored 169/7, with Ishan Kishan producing an unbeaten 80 from 46 balls. India’s bowlers then dismissed Sri Lanka for just 45 in 9.5 overs.
Jasprit Bumrah made an early impact with the ball, while Axar Patel and Abhishek Sharma also contributed to Sri Lanka's collapse.
Pakistan’s Road to the Final
Pakistan reached the final after overcoming Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-affected semi-final.
Bangladesh were restricted to 111/7 in 13 overs, before Pakistan chased down the revised target of 112 in 11.3 overs. Abdul Samad played a key role with an unbeaten 30 from 15 balls, while Hasan Nawaz finished unbeaten on 27.
India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Final
Match | Details |
|---|---|
Fixture | |
Tournament | Asian Games 2026 |
Match | Men's Cricket Final |
Date | October 3, 2026 |
Venue | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan |
Format | T20I |
Prize | Asian Games Gold Medal |
The ICC lists the match as a T20I and confirms Korogi Sports Park as the venue for the final.
Key Players to Watch
Ishan Kishan – India
Ishan Kishan enters the final after an unbeaten 80 off 46 balls against Sri Lanka. His aggressive batting helped India recover from early wickets and reach 169/7.
Jasprit Bumrah – India
Bumrah will be one of India's key bowling options. He made an immediate impact against Sri Lanka by taking two wickets in the opening over.
Abdul Samad – Pakistan
Abdul Samad played an important role in Pakistan's semi-final win, scoring an unbeaten 30 off 15 balls against Bangladesh.
Hasan Nawaz – Pakistan
Hasan Nawaz provided valuable support during Pakistan's chase, finishing the semi-final unbeaten on 27.
India vs Pakistan: Another Major T20I Chapter
The Asian Games final adds another international meeting to one of cricket's most closely followed rivalries.
India enter the contest with a 13-3 T20I win-loss record against Pakistan, plus one tied match, while both sides have remained unbeaten during the 2026 Asian Games tournament.
With an Asian Games gold medal at stake, the October 3 final will provide another significant occasion for both teams.
Final Word
India and Pakistan will meet for the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket gold medal with both teams unbeaten in the competition.
The overall T20I record currently stands at 17 matches, 13 India wins, three Pakistan wins and one tie. Their most recent meeting ended with India winning by 61 runs at the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Now, the focus shifts to Korogi Sports Park, where another chapter of the India-Pakistan rivalry will be played out with an Asian Games gold medal on the line.
