India and Pakistan to Meet in Asian Games Cricket Final on Saturday

Shreyas Iyer leads India against Sahibzada Farhan and Pakistan in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket final on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The match starts at 10:00 AM IST with the toss at 9:30 AM IST at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. India reached the title clash by beating Sri Lanka, while Pakistan defeated Bangladesh to secure their spot.

Team Combinations

India changed their team combination in the previous game by using Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson at the top of the batting order, and moving Ishan Kishan to the middle order. Kishan scored a sublime 80 runs to help post a respectable total. Because of sluggish pitch conditions, India played with only one frontline seamer alongside Shivam Dube, a strategy that previously helped bowl out Pakistan for 45 runs.

Broadcast Details

Fans can watch the live television telecast in India on Sony Sports 1, Sony Sports 3 and Sony Sports 4. Online live streaming is available on the SonyLIV app and website for users with an active subscription.

Context

Matches between these two neighboring cricket teams regularly draw massive television viewership and intense public interest across the region. Tournament finals at multi-sport events like the Asian Games bring high stakes for both squads as they fight for the gold medal.