India and Pakistan will meet in the men’s cricket gold medal match at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday, October 3. The final will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, with the match starting at 10:00 AM IST, or 1:30 PM local time in Japan. Key HighlightsMatch: India vs Pakistan, men’s cricket finalDate: Saturday, October 3, 2026Time: 10:00 AM ISTVenue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, JapanLive coverage: Sony Sports NetworkLive streaming: SonyLIVWhen Will India vs Pakistan Final Be Played?The India-Pakistan final will take place on Saturday, October 3. The match will begin at 10 AM Indian Standard Time. In Japan, the start time will be 1:30 PM.The final is part of the men’s cricket competition at the Asian Games 2026. Cricket matches at the Games are being played at Korogi Sports Park in Aichi, Japan. This will be the first India-Pakistan meeting in the men’s cricket competition at the Asian Games. Both teams have reached the final after winning their respective semi-finals.How Did India Reach the Final?India defeated Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the semi-final on October 1. India scored 169/7 before bowling Sri Lanka out for just 45 runs.Ishan Kishan played a key role with an unbeaten 80 off 46 balls. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also scored 39 runs.India’s bowlers then put Sri Lanka under heavy pressure. Jasprit Bumrah took two early wickets, while other Indian bowlers also contributed. How Did Pakistan Reach the Final?Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in the other semi-final.The match was reduced to 13 overs per side because of wet weather. Bangladesh scored 111/7, and Pakistan chased the target in 11.3 overs. Where Can You Watch India vs Pakistan Live?Indian viewers can watch the Asian Games 2026 India vs Pakistan final live on the Sony Sports Network. The match will also be available for live streaming on SonyLIV.Live coverage is expected to begin at around 9:30 AM IST, with the match scheduled to start at 10:00 AM IST. India vs Pakistan Final: Full Match DetailsMatch: India vs Pakistan — Asian Games 2026 Men’s Cricket FinalDate: October 3, 2026Day: SaturdayTime: 10:00 AM ISTJapan Time: 1:30 PMVenue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, JapanTV: Sony Sports NetworkStreaming: SonyLIV (Cricbuzz)India are the defending Asian Games men’s cricket champions after winning gold at the 2022 Hangzhou Games. Pakistan will be looking to win their first men’s cricket gold at the Asian Games. Also Read : Asian Games: Sooryavanshi, Bumrah Return as Sri Lanka Put India in to Bat
