Asian Games 2026: Gold Medal Match, PAK vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for Pakistan vs India, 2026

India are the defending champions of the gold medal.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 02 Oct 2026, 11:39 IST

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Preview

India will take on Pakistan in the final of the Asian Games 2026 on October 3 at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.

India booked their place in the summit clash with a dominant 124-run victory over Sri Lanka in the semi-final. The Men in Blue will look to carry their momentum into the final and put in another strong performance as they aim to defend their Asian Games gold medal.

Meanwhile, Pakistan secured their place in the final after defeating Bangladesh by six wickets in the semi-final. They will be determined to put up a strong fight against their arch-rivals and will aim to produce their best cricket to secure the gold medal.

Match Information

Pakistan vs India, Final

Asian Games in Japan Men's, 3 Oct 2026, Sat, 10:00 AM IST ,Korogi Sports Park

Broadcast

Sony Sports Network

Live Stream

SonyLiv

Weather Report

Korogi Sports Park

Clouds

21.2°C

92% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Pakistan

W
NR
L
L
L

India

W
W
NR
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Ishan Kishan

IND - wk

80 Runs

1 Match

38 Runs

1 Match

3

Abdul Samad

PAK - bat

30 Runs

1 Match

4

Hasan Nawaz

PAK - bat

27 Runs

1 Match

5

Saim Ayub

PAK - bat

21 Runs

1 Match

6

Maaz Sadaqat

PAK - all

15 Runs

1 Match

1

Sufyan Moqim

PAK - bat

3 Wkts

1 Match

2

2 Wkts

1 Match

3

Axar Patel

IND - all

2 Wkts

1 Match

4

Jasprit Bumrah

IND - bowl

2 Wkts

1 Match

5

Arafat Minhas

PAK - bowl

2 Wkts

1 Match

6

Saim Ayub

PAK - bat

1 Wkts

1 Match

1

Saim Ayub

PAK - bat

1.50

1 Match

2

2.40

1 Match

3

Axar Patel

IND - all

2.67

1 Match

4

Jasprit Bumrah

IND - bowl

3.50

1 Match

6.00

1 Match

6

Arafat Minhas

PAK - bowl

7.67

1 Match

Probable Playing XI

Pakistan

Sahibzada Farhan (C), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Maaz Sadaqat, H Nawaz, Abdul Samad, Arafat Minhas, Ahmed Daniyal, Mohammad Wasim, Abrar Ahmed, Sufyan Moqim

Bench : Haider Ali, Saad Masood, Akif Javed, Salman Mirza, Ali Raza

India

V Suryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, SV Samson (wk), S Iyer (C), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, S Dubey, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, JJ Bumrah

Bench : Arshdeep Singh, Vipraj Nigam, YS Thakur

Injury and availability news

Will update once available

Pitch Report

The pitch at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin is expected to favour spinners, particularly as the game progresses. However, pacers could get some assistance with the new ball, making the early overs crucial for both teams. Batting is likely to become more challenging as the surface slows down, making it difficult for batters to score freely.

45%

Pace Bowling

55%

Spin Bowling

40%

Batting Pitch

145

Average Score

60%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Ishan Kishan IND | WK

Ishan Kishan played a crucial knock in the semi-final against Sri Lanka, scoring 80 runs. The left-handed batter will be looking to carry his impressive form into the final and provide India with another strong start at the top of the order.

8.5
VC

Abdul Samad PAK | BAT

Abdul Samad has scored 30 runs at a blistering strike rate of 200. His ability to score quickly and put pressure on the opposition could make him an important player for India in the high-profile final.

7.5

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi IND | BAT

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi contributed 38 runs in the semi-final against Sri Lanka. The young batter will be keen to build on that performance and make a valuable contribution to India's batting effort in the summit clash.

7.5

Sufyan Moqim PAK | BAT

Sufyan Moqim delivered an impressive spell in the semi-final, finishing with figures of 3/26 from three overs. The Pakistan spinner will be expected to play a key role in the middle overs and trouble India's batters with his variations.

9

Axar Patel IND | ALL

Axar Patel was highly effective with the ball against Sri Lanka, claiming 2/8 in three overs, including a maiden. His economical spell highlighted his ability to control the scoring rate.

7

Arafat Minhas PAK | BOWL

Arafat Minhas picked up 2/23 against Bangladesh in the semi-final. The all-rounder will be hoping to continue his good bowling form and provide Pakistan with crucial breakthroughs against a strong Indian batting lineup.

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8.5

Yash Thakur

IND | BAT

7.5

Ali Raza

PAK | BOWL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Oct 2 2026 11:39 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

PAK

5 : 6

IND

Credits Left
11/100

Head To Head
Ishan Kishan
C

8.5

Sahibzada Farhan
VC

7

Saim Ayub

7

Shreyas Iyer

7

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

7.5

Maaz Sadaqat

9

Abhishek Sharma

8

Axar Patel

9

Abrar Ahmed

8.5

Ahmed Daniyal

8.5

Jasprit Bumrah

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

PAK

6 : 5

IND

Credits Left
14/100

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Sanju Samson

8.5

Usman K

7.5

Sahibzada Farhan

7

Abdul Samad
C

8.5

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

7.5

Shivam Dube

7

Washington Sundar

7.5

Arafat Minhas

7

Abrar Ahmed

8.5

Jasprit Bumrah
VC

9

Mohammad Wasim

8

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