Unchanged India bat in Asian Games gold medal contest against Pakistan
There were no handshakes between the players at the toss, in keeping with the recent trend in India vs Pakistan cricket matches
In the men's cricket gold medal match at the Asian Games 2026, India won the toss and chose to bat first against Pakistan at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan. The decisive encounter, which will determine the men's cricket championship at the continental multi-sport event, saw India claim a commanding 124-run victory over Sri Lanka in the semi-final.
Pakistan, on the other hand, overcame Bangladesh by six wickets in their last-four clash. India, as the defending champions, posted a formidable 169/7 against Sri Lanka, with Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 80 off 46 balls being the standout performance. The Indian bowlers then delivered a masterclass, reducing Sri Lanka to 45 all out in 9.5 overs.
Pakistan, meanwhile, advanced to the final after chasing down Bangladesh's rain-reduced target of 112 in 11.3 overs, with Abdul Samad's crucial batting and Sufyan Moqim's impressive bowling contributing significantly to the chase. The final is set to commence at 10:00 AM IST, with India aiming to retain their Asian Games men's cricket title, while Pakistan seeks their maiden gold medal in the men's cricket event at the Games.
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