India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 final set for October 3 in Nisshin

Cricknation Update: India vs Pakistan (Photo by Prakash Singh//Photo by MB Media/) India and Pakistan are set for a blockbuster showdown in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final on October 3, live on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV.

The two Asian powers will relive one of the game’s most famous rivalries in their first clash in the finals since the Asia Cup 2025, setting the stage for an unforgettable clash for continental supremacy. With the gold medal at stake, the arch-rivals will bring the intensity of cricket’s greatest rivalry to a final that promises to attract fans from across the country. An India-Pakistan final is an occasion that draws fans well beyond the regular cricket audience.

This Saturday, the rivalry takes on added significance as both teams are competing for Asian Games gold along with national pride and a spot on the top of the podium. Under the ctaincy of Shreyas Iyer, India reached the final with an emphatic 124-run win over Sri Lanka. After reaching the semi-finals as the higher-ranked team after their quarter-final against Afghanistan was canceled due to rain, the Men in Blue produced a brilliant performance to move within one win of the gold medal.

Pakistan, meanwhile, secured a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in their semi-final, having progressed from a rain-hit quarter-final against Hong Kong. Their victory sets up a title clash between the tournament’s two highest-seeded teams. With both the teams having reached the final after impressive wins in the semi-finals, fans can expect a nail-biting and yet another memorable encounter in the India-Pakistan rivalry.

Live coverage of the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final begins at 9.30 AM IST on Saturday, October 3, on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV. The match is scheduled to start at 10 AM IST. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will face each other for the bronze medal at the same venue on Saturday.

This is going to be another intriguing affair as both teams will be desperate not to return home empty-handed. The Bronze Medal match begins at 5:30 AM IST.