The Indian national cricket team beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final in Nisshin on Saturday, securing the gold medal after posting 211/6 and then restricting Pakistan to 192/6 in 20 overs. This marks the 19th gold medal for India in Aichi Nagoya and takes the total toll to 81.
India Post 211 After Abhishek Sharma And Tilak Varma Lead The Way
India were asked to bat first and made an aggressive start. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struck two sixes in his 15 off nine balls before Saim Ayub dismissed him. Abhishek Sharma then took control of the innings, smashing 61 from just 28 balls with three fours and seven sixes. Sanju Samson added 24 off 14 as India moved quickly through the powerplay.
🇮🇳INDIA CRUSH PAKISTAN!
Gold secured with a commanding 19-run victory in the Asian Games final!
India defeat Pakistan by 19 runs to clinch the Asian Games men’s cricket title!
Pakistan keeps getting defeated and will keep getting defeated! pic.twitter.com/dbxC5aNajR
— Pradeep Bhandari(प्रदीप भंडारी)🇮🇳 (@pradip103) October 3, 2026
Pakistan fought back with wickets, but India continued to find boundaries through the middle overs. Shreyas Iyer made 21 off 24 balls and Ishan Kishan scored 20 off 18, before Tilak Varma produced the biggest late push. Tilak remained unbeaten on 51 from only 22 deliveries, hitting two fours and three sixes. Shivam Dube added 27 off 15, while Axar Patel finished unbeaten on 11 as India reached 211/6.
“Tilak Varma played a brilliant innings in the presence of the vice-captain.”
Final Asian Game Gold Medal india vs pakistan.. pic.twitter.com/k0UDt55gkR
— Flick_Shot18 (@NVerma68494) October 3, 2026
Pakistan Lose Early Wickets Before Hasan Nawaz Launches Counterattack
Pakistan’s chase did not begin smoothly. Sahibzada Farhan fell for 10, Usman Khan was dismissed for three and Maaz Sadaqat departed for 23, leaving Pakistan at 39/3. India had gained control, but Hasan Nawaz changed the momentum with an outstanding attacking innings.
Pakistan mourns again today as India crushed Pakistan to win the Gold Medal in the Asian Games Cricket Final. 🇮🇳🏆#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/sSXtnN2DnP
— Dr.Manoj Pandey HINDU, (@mpandey03) October 3, 2026
Nawaz smashed 96 from 51 balls, hitting five fours and seven sixes. Saim Ayub supported him with 29 from 22 balls as Pakistan began to close the gap. Their partnership kept the chase alive and ensured India could not settle despite the early wickets.
Winning moment for Team India! 🇮🇳✨
Beating Pakistan twice in the final (Asia Cup 2025, Asian Games 2026) and becoming champions is not everyone’s cup of tea. 🔥#INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/N68sQd0THu
— Sports Janta Party (@SportJantaParty) October 3, 2026
Shivam Dube eventually removed Ayub for 29 before Washington Sundar dismissed Abdul Samad for nine. Nawaz continued to attack, but India kept enough control over the required rate to remain ahead. Washington and Axar Patel finished with two wickets each, while Dube also claimed two.
Nawaz’s dismissal for 96 in the final over effectively ended Pakistan’s hopes. Saad Masood finished unbeaten on 12 from five balls, but Pakistan could manage only 192/6 from their 20 overs, leaving India with a 19-run victory.
The result also means India retain the men’s cricket gold after winning the title at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou.
India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Final: Full Scorecards
India Batting
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | c Usman Khan b Saim Ayub | 15 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 166.67 |
| Abhishek Sharma | st Usman Khan b Arafat Minhas | 61 | 28 | 3 | 7 | 217.86 |
| Sanju Samson | c Arafat Minhas b Ahmed Daniyal | 24 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 171.43 |
| Shreyas Iyer | c Sahibzada Farhan b Abrar Ahmed | 21 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 87.50 |
| Ishan Kishan | b Arafat Minhas | 20 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Tilak Varma | not out | 51 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 231.82 |
| Shivam Dube | c Maaz Sadaqat b Ahmed Daniyal | 27 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 180.00 |
| Axar Patel | not out | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 110.00 |
| Washington Sundar | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ravi Bishnoi | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jasprit Bumrah | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total: 211/6 in 20 overs (RR: 10.55)
Fall of Wickets
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28/1 — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 2.1 overs
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51/2 — Sanju Samson, 3.5 overs
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93/3 — Abhishek Sharma, 7.5 overs
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128/4 — Ishan Kishan, 13.1 overs
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133/5 — Shreyas Iyer, 14.1 overs
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195/6 — Shivam Dube, 19.1 overs
Pakistan Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saim Ayub | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 |
| Saad Masood | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Ahmed Daniyal | 3 | 0 | 43 | 2 |
| Arafat Minhas | 3 | 0 | 25 | 2 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Sufyan Moqim | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
Pakistan Batting
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | c Axar Patel b Washington Sundar | 10 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 90.91 |
| Maaz Sadaqat | c Washington Sundar b Axar Patel | 23 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 127.78 |
| Usman Khan | c Shivam Dube b Axar Patel | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Hasan Nawaz | c Sanju Samson b Shivam Dube | 96 | 51 | 5 | 7 | 188.24 |
| Saim Ayub | c Washington Sundar b Shivam Dube | 29 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 131.82 |
| Abdul Samad | c Tilak Varma b Washington Sundar | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Saad Masood | not out | 12 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 240.00 |
| Arafat Minhas | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ahmed Daniyal | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abrar Ahmed | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sufyan Moqim | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total: 192/6 in 20 overs (RR: 9.60)
Fall of Wickets
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33/1 — Sahibzada Farhan, 3.4 overs
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36/2 — Usman Khan, 4.5 overs
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39/3 — Maaz Sadaqat, 6.1 overs
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126/4 — Saim Ayub, 14.1 overs
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162/5 — Abdul Samad, 17.3 overs
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192/6 — Hasan Nawaz, 20 overs
India Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 |
| Washington Sundar | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 3 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Shivam Dube | 3 | 0 | 33 | 2 |
