The Gold Medal Match in men’s cricket at the Asian Games 2026 is officially locked in as a blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan.
Both heavyweights convincingly won their semi-final matchups on October 1, 2026, to advance to the final:
Team squads with their playing role
Here are the 15-member team squads for India and Pakistan along with their primary playing roles for the Gold Medal Match at the Asian Games 2026:
Head-to-Head Match Record
In Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket, India holds a dominant 14–3 head-to-head advantage over Pakistan across their 17 meetings.
India enters the Gold Medal Match on a five-match winning streak against Pakistan in T20Is. This includes their most recent encounter on February 15, 2026 at the T20 World Cup, where India secured a comprehensive 61-run victory.
Match Day Forecast
The match-day forecast for the Gold Medal Match in Nisshin, Aichi, Japan on Saturday, October 3, 2026, is looking mostly sunny and clear, offering an excellent window for a full 20-over match.
While earlier forecasts and heavy rain throughout the tournament generated concern about a potential 40% chance of showers, updated regional meteorological data reveals that the weather system has cleared.
