India and Pakistan will meet in the men’s Asian Games cricket gold-medal match for the first time on October 3, 2026. India reached the final after a dominant 124-run win over Sri Lanka, while Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-shortened semi-final. India are also the defending Asian Games champions after winning the men’s cricket gold in 2023. Pakistan now have the chance to claim gold in the first Asian Games men’s cricket meeting between the two sides.
In this article, we examine the India vs Pakistan Asian Games final, their T20 head-to-head record, recent meetings, route to the gold-medal match and the key statistics that could define the contest.
India vs Pakistan Asian Games Final Match Details
| Detail | Information |
| Match | India vs Pakistan, Men’s Gold-Medal Match |
| Tournament | Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | October 3, 2026 |
| Venue | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin |
| Format | T20I |
| Stakes | Asian Games gold medal |
| India Qualification | Beat Sri Lanka by 124 runs |
| Pakistan Qualification | Beat Bangladesh by 6 wickets |
The final will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, with the men’s Asian Games cricket gold medal at stake.
India vs Pakistan T20 Head-to-Head Record
India have a clear advantage over Pakistan in men’s T20 cricket. Current statistical summaries list India with 13 wins and Pakistan with three across 16 results counted under that convention. The numbers can vary between databases because the first T20I between the teams in 2007 ended in a tie before India won the bowl-out.
| H2H Category | Record |
| India wins | 13 |
| Pakistan wins | 3 |
| 2007 tied match | India won bowl-out |
| Latest meeting | India won by 61 runs |
| Latest meeting date | February 15, 2026 |
The recent record also gives India a strong statistical advantage, although those results do not determine what will happen in the Asian Games final.
Why Some H2H Tables Show Different Totals
The first India-Pakistan T20I in 2007 ended in a tie before India won the bowl-out. Some statistical databases count that result as an India victory, while others keep the match listed as a tie and record the bowl-out separately.
This is why overall T20 head-to-head tables can show slightly different totals even though they are referring to the same matches.
When Did India and Pakistan Last Meet in T20 Cricket?
India and Pakistan last met in men’s T20 cricket during the 2026 T20 World Cup in Colombo on February 15. India scored 175/7 before dismissing Pakistan for 114 to win by 61 runs.
Ishan Kishan was named Player of the Match after scoring 77 from 40 balls. His innings became one of the main statistical links between the latest rivalry meeting and the upcoming Asian Games final.
Ishan Kishan Was the Difference in the Last IND vs PAK T20
Kishan’s 77 came from only 40 balls and included 10 fours and three sixes. His innings helped India reach 175 despite conditions that offered assistance to spin.
Kishan will again enter an India-Pakistan match after producing another major innings in the Asian Games semi-final against Sri Lanka.
India Have Dominated the Recent T20 Meetings
India have won each of the five most recent men’s T20 meetings listed in the brief.
| Match | Result |
| T20 World Cup 2026 | India won by 61 runs |
| Asia Cup Final 2025 | India won by 5 wickets |
| Asia Cup Super Four 2025 | India won by 6 wickets |
| Asia Cup Group Stage 2025 | India won by 7 wickets |
| T20 World Cup 2024 | India won by 6 runs |
The results show India’s recent advantage in multi-nation T20 competitions. However, the record is historical context and should not be treated as a prediction for the Asian Games final.
This Is the First India vs Pakistan Men’s Cricket Match at the Asian Games
India and Pakistan have never previously met in men’s cricket at the Asian Games. The October 3 final will therefore be their first Asian Games men’s cricket encounter, and the match will immediately decide the gold medal.
India Are Defending Asian Games Champions
India won the men’s cricket title at the 2023 Asian Games. Their final against Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain, with India awarded gold on the basis of higher seeding.
India now have the opportunity to win consecutive Asian Games men’s cricket titles.
How India Reached the Asian Games 2026 Final
India’s quarter-final against Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain, allowing India to advance as the higher-ranked team. India then played Sri Lanka in the semi-final and produced a dominant performance.
India scored 169/7 before bowling Sri Lanka out for only 45, completing a 124-run victory and securing a place in the gold-medal match.
Ishan Kishan’s 80* Lifted India to 169/7
Ishan Kishan produced another important innings in the Asian Games semi-final, scoring an unbeaten 80 from 46 balls with four fours and five sixes.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also contributed 38 from 21 balls as India recovered after losing early wickets and reached 169/7.
India’s Bowlers Dismissed Sri Lanka for 45
India’s bowlers then completed the job by dismissing Sri Lanka for just 45 in 9.5 overs.
Jasprit Bumrah took two wickets in the opening over, while Axar Patel claimed two wickets in one over. Washington Sundar and Abhishek Sharma also contributed, as India’s attack prevented Sri Lanka from building any meaningful partnership.
How Pakistan Reached the Gold-Medal Match
Pakistan’s quarter-final against Hong Kong, China was abandoned without a ball being bowled. Pakistan advanced because of its higher ICC ranking under the tournament playing conditions.
Pakistan then faced Bangladesh in a rain-affected semi-final that was reduced to 13 overs per side. Bangladesh scored 111/7, but Pakistan recovered from 53/4 to reach 112/4 in 11.3 overs and won by six wickets.
Sufyan Moqim’s 3/26 Restricted Bangladesh
Sufyan Moqim was Pakistan’s leading bowler in the semi-final, taking 3/26. Arafat Minhas added 2/23 as Bangladesh finished on 111/7.
Moqim’s wickets helped Pakistan limit Bangladesh’s total after the match was reduced to 13 overs because of the weather.
Abdul Samad and Hasan Nawaz Finished the Chase
Pakistan’s chase was under pressure at 53/4, but Abdul Samad and Hasan Nawaz changed the match with an unbeaten 59-run partnership.
Samad made 30* from 15 balls, while Hasan Nawaz scored 27* from 22. Pakistan reached 112/4 in 11.3 overs to book its place in the final.
Ishan Kishan Is the Key Statistical Link Between the Rivalry and the Final
Ishan Kishan has produced two major recent performances that connect India’s latest matches against Pakistan and the Asian Games campaign.
He scored 77 from 40 balls against Pakistan in the 2026 T20 World Cup and followed that with an unbeaten 80 from 46 balls against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games semi-final. He also finished the 2026 T20 World Cup with 317 runs from nine matches at a strike rate above 193 and was named in the ICC Team of the Tournament.
These numbers make Kishan one of the most notable statistical storylines going into the gold-medal match without suggesting that Pakistan are particularly vulnerable to him.
India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Record
The rivalry has also been heavily shaped by their meetings at the T20 World Cup.
Following India’s February 2026 victory, India’s men’s T20 World Cup record against Pakistan stood at 8–1.
| Competition | India | Pakistan |
| Men’s T20 World Cup wins | 8 | 1 |
This 8–1 figure applies only to men’s T20 World Cup meetings and should not be confused with the overall men’s T20I head-to-head record.
India vs Pakistan in T20 Finals
India and Pakistan have also met in major men’s T20 finals.
The two notable title matches listed in the brief are the 2007 World T20 final and the 2025 Asia Cup final. India won the 2007 World T20 final by five runs and the 2025 Asia Cup final by five wickets.
The Asian Games final will add another championship match to the rivalry, this time with the men’s cricket gold medal at stake.
Key Batting Stats Before the Gold-Medal Match
| Player | Latest Asian Games Performance |
| Ishan Kishan | 80* off 46 vs Sri Lanka |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 38 off 21 vs Sri Lanka |
| Shreyas Iyer | 13 off 13 vs Sri Lanka |
| Abdul Samad | 30* off 15 vs Bangladesh |
| Hasan Nawaz | 27* off 22 vs Bangladesh |
| Saim Ayub | 21 off 12 vs Bangladesh |
The numbers come from semi-final performances, but the two matches were played under different conditions. India completed a full 20-over innings, while Pakistan’s semi-final was reduced to 13 overs, so their raw run totals are not directly comparable.
Key Bowling Stats Before IND vs PAK Final
India’s bowlers dismissed Sri Lanka for 45 in the semi-final. Jasprit Bumrah took two wickets in his opening over, while Axar Patel claimed two wickets during the Powerplay. Washington Sundar and Abhishek Sharma also contributed to the collapse.
Pakistan’s strongest bowling performances came from Sufyan Moqim, who took 3/26, and Arafat Minhas, who finished with 2/23. Saim Ayub also produced a tight spell of 1/3 from two overs.
The two attacks should not be ranked from these figures alone because the semi-finals were played under different match lengths and conditions.
India Have a Perfect T20I Chasing Record Against Pakistan
A September 2025 statistical roundup recorded India at 9–0 when chasing Pakistan in men’s T20 internationals. That figure remained unchanged after the February 2026 meeting because India batted first in that match.
The statistic provides historical context for the rivalry, but it does not indicate whether India or Pakistan should choose to chase in the Asian Games final.
Key Statistical Differences Between the Two Semi-Finals
| Metric | India | Pakistan |
| Semi-final opponent | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh |
| Match length | 20 overs | 13 overs |
| Team score | 169/7 | 112/4 |
| Opponent score | 45 | 111/7 |
| Winning margin | 124 runs | 6 wickets |
| Leading batter | Ishan Kishan 80* | Abdul Samad 30* |
| Leading bowling impact | Sri Lanka bowled out for 45 | Sufyan Moqim 3/26 |
India’s semi-final was played over 20 overs, while Pakistan’s match was shortened to 13 overs because of rain. That difference means the team scores and scoring rates require some care when making direct comparisons.
What the Korogi Sports Park Conditions Could Mean for the Final
Rain has been one of the major factors at Korogi Sports Park during the Asian Games. All four men’s quarter-finals were abandoned, while Pakistan’s semi-final was shortened to 13 overs because of wet conditions.
India’s semi-final against Sri Lanka was eventually completed over the full 20 overs. The contrasting matches show that both teams have already had to deal with different conditions at the venue.
The final could therefore place importance on adaptability, although there is no basis to say that the match will definitely be shortened or affected by rain.
What Happens If the India vs Pakistan Final Is Washed Out?
Current reporting on the 2026 Asian Games playing conditions states that if the men’s gold-medal match is completely washed out, India and Pakistan will share the gold medal.
This is different from the quarter-final rule, where the higher-ranked side advanced after an abandonment. A complete washout is also different from a rain-shortened completed match, a tied match, or a situation where a Super Over cannot be staged. The final rule should be checked against the confirmed tournament playing conditions at publication time.
Five Key Stats Before the India vs Pakistan Asian Games Final
- This will be the first India-Pakistan men’s cricket match at the Asian Games.
- India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in their most recent T20I in February 2026.
- India’s T20 World Cup record against Pakistan stands at 8–1 after that victory.
- Ishan Kishan scored 77 against Pakistan and then made 80 in India’s Asian Games semi-final*.
- Pakistan recovered from 53/4 against Bangladesh through an unbeaten 59-run partnership between Abdul Samad and Hasan Nawaz.
Players Whose Recent Numbers Matter Most
India
- Ishan Kishan: 80* in the semi-final and 77 against Pakistan in February.
- Jasprit Bumrah: Two early wickets against Sri Lanka.
- Axar Patel: Two wickets during Sri Lanka’s Powerplay collapse.
Pakistan
- Abdul Samad: 30* from 15 balls in the semi-final.
- Hasan Nawaz: 27* and part of the decisive 59-run partnership.
- Sufyan Moqim: 3/26 against Bangladesh.
These are verified recent contributions rather than a ranking of the most important players.
What Is at Stake in the Gold-Medal Match?
India are trying to retain the men’s Asian Games cricket title they won in 2023. Pakistan are seeking gold in the first India-Pakistan men’s cricket meeting in Asian Games history.
If the final produces an on-field result, the winning team will take the men’s cricket gold medal.
Conclusion
India enter the Asian Games final after a 124-run semi-final win over Sri Lanka and with a strong recent T20 record against Pakistan. Pakistan reached the gold-medal match after recovering from 53/4 against Bangladesh, with Abdul Samad, Hasan Nawaz and Sufyan Moqim making important contributions.
Ishan Kishan provides an especially interesting statistical link after scoring 77 against Pakistan in February and an unbeaten 80 against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games semi-final.
The final will make history regardless of the result, as it will be the first India-Pakistan men’s cricket meeting at the Asian Games, with the gold medal immediately at stake.
Frequently Asked Questions About the India vs Pakistan Asian Games Final
When is the India vs Pakistan Asian Games cricket final?
India and Pakistan will play the men’s Asian Games cricket gold-medal match on October 3, 2026, at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
Have India and Pakistan played each other at the Asian Games before?
No. The 2026 gold-medal match will be the first India-Pakistan men’s cricket meeting in Asian Games history.
Who won the last IND vs PAK T20 match?
India won the most recent men’s T20I by 61 runs at the 2026 T20 World Cup. India scored 175/7 before dismissing Pakistan for 114.
What is India and Pakistan’s T20 head-to-head record?
India hold a clear overall advantage. Current statistical sources generally record 13 India wins and three Pakistan wins, with the tied 2007 match treated differently by different databases because India won it through a bowl-out.
How did India qualify for the Asian Games final?
India beat Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the semi-final after making 169/7 and dismissing Sri Lanka for 45. Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten 80.
How did Pakistan qualify for the final?
Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-shortened 13-over semi-final, chasing 112 in 11.3 overs.
What happens if the India vs Pakistan final is washed out?
Current reporting on the 2026 playing conditions says that if the gold-medal match is completely washed out, India and Pakistan will share the gold medal.
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