The Asian Games 2026 cricket tournament reaches its final stage on October 3, with the gold and bronze medal matches scheduled at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan. Pakistan and India will compete for the gold medal, while Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will meet in the bronze medal match.
For cricket fans following the Asian Games 2026 cricket schedule, both matches offer an interesting finish to the men’s T20 competition. This Fairplay preview covers the match details, semifinal results, squads, key players, venue information, and what to watch during the medal matches.
Asian Games 2026 Cricket Medal Matches
| Match | Teams | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Medal Match | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | October 3, 2026 | 5:30 AM IST | Korogi Sports Park |
| Gold Medal Match | Pakistan vs India | October 3, 2026 | 10:00 AM IST | Korogi Sports Park |
Both matches will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. The bronze medal match is scheduled for 9:00 AM local time, followed by the gold medal match at 1:30 PM local time.
Pakistan vs India: Asian Games 2026 Gold Medal Match
The main event of the men’s cricket competition will see Pakistan take on India for the Asian Games 2026 gold medal.
Pakistan reached the final after defeating Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-affected semifinal. Bangladesh made 111/7 in a match reduced to 13 overs per side, while Pakistan reached 112/4 in 11.3 overs. Abdul Samad finished unbeaten on 30 from 15 balls, while Sufyan Moqim took three wickets.
India secured their place in the final with a dominant 124-run victory over Sri Lanka. India posted 169/7, with Ishan Kishan scoring an unbeaten 80 from 46 balls. Sri Lanka were then dismissed for 45 in 9.5 overs.
Pakistan Squad
Pakistan’s squad for the gold medal match includes:
- Sahibzada Farhan (captain)
- Abdul Samad
- Saim Ayub
- Usman Khan
- Hasan Nawaz
- Maaz Sadaqat
- Arafat Minhas
- Abrar Ahmed
- Sufyan Moqim
- Mohammad Wasim Jr
- Ahmed Daniyal
- Ali Raza
- Akif Javed
- Haider Ali
- Saad Masood
The squad information is listed by Cricbuzz for the October 3 final.
India Squad
India’s squad features Shreyas Iyer as captain alongside several established T20 players and emerging talents:
- Shreyas Iyer (captain)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishan
- Sanju Samson
- Tilak Varma
- Axar Patel
- Shivam Dube
- Washington Sundar
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Arshdeep Singh
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Yash Thakur
- Vipraj Nigam
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Bronze Medal Match
The bronze medal match will see Bangladesh face Sri Lanka earlier on October 3.
Bangladesh were beaten by Pakistan in the first semifinal, while Sri Lanka lost to India in the second semifinal. The two teams now have an opportunity to finish the Asian Games cricket competition with a medal.
The match is scheduled for 9:00 AM local time, 12:00 AM GMT and 5:30 AM IST at Korogi Sports Park.
Bangladesh Squad
Bangladesh’s listed squad includes Litton Das as captain, along with Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman and Hasan Mahmud.
Sri Lanka Squad
Sri Lanka’s squad includes Sahan Arachchige as captain, with players such as Ashen Bandara, Lasith Croospulle, Niroshan Dickwella, Nuwanidu Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Nuwan Thushara, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth and Dushan Hemantha.
Key Players to Watch
Ishan Kishan – India
Ishan Kishan was one of India’s standout performers in the semifinal, scoring an unbeaten 80 from 46 deliveries against Sri Lanka. His aggressive batting could again be important in the final.
Shreyas Iyer – India
India’s captain Shreyas Iyer brings experience to the middle order and will have an important role in managing the batting lineup during the gold medal match.
Jasprit Bumrah – India
Bumrah took two early wickets against Sri Lanka in the semifinal. His ability to create pressure with the new ball makes him one of India’s players to watch.
Abdul Samad – Pakistan
Abdul Samad played an important role in Pakistan’s semifinal victory, scoring an unbeaten 30 from 15 deliveries while helping his team chase Bangladesh’s revised target.
Sufyan Moqim – Pakistan
The Pakistan spinner claimed three wickets in the semifinal against Bangladesh and could be influential during the middle overs of the final.
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Korogi Sports Park Pitch & Venue
Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin is the venue for both men’s medal matches. Cricbuzz’s venue statistics list 19 T20 matches, with teams batting first winning 11 and teams chasing winning eight. The average first-innings score listed for the venue is 135.
The venue has also produced a wide range of results. India’s 169/7 against Sri Lanka was followed by Sri Lanka’s 45 all out, showing how quickly conditions and match momentum can change in T20 cricket.
What to Watch in the Asian Games 2026 Finals
Several factors could shape the medal matches:
Powerplay batting: Fast starts can have a major impact in T20 cricket, particularly when teams have only 20 overs to establish a competitive score.
Middle-over wickets: Spinners and change-of-pace bowlers can play an important role in restricting scoring and breaking partnerships.
Death-over execution: The final five overs could determine whether a team adds 30 runs or 60 runs to its total.
Weather: Rain has already affected several matches during the tournament, including Pakistan’s semifinal against Bangladesh. Therefore, weather conditions and the playing conditions on match day will be worth monitoring.
Fairplay Cricket Updates, Login & Fairplay ID
Fans following the Asian Games 2026 cricket schedule can use Fairplay as a source for cricket-related match previews, team news, player updates, scores and tournament information. For users with an account, the Fairplay login provides access to their registered account using their valid Fairplay ID. Match information can be checked before the scheduled start times, including details about the India vs Pakistan gold medal match and Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka bronze medal match.
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Asian Games 2026 Cricket: Final Match Schedule
Bronze Medal Match
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
October 3, 2026
5:30 AM IST
Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Gold Medal Match
Pakistan vs India
October 3, 2026
10:00 AM IST
Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin
The Asian Games 2026 cricket competition will conclude with these two medal matches, bringing together four teams competing for a place on the podium.
Conclusion
The Asian Games 2026 gold and bronze medal matches provide a strong finish to the men’s T20 cricket tournament. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will battle for bronze, while Pakistan and India will compete for gold at Korogi Sports Park on October 3.
India’s powerful semifinal performance and Pakistan’s rain-affected win over Bangladesh have set up the gold medal contest. Meanwhile, the bronze medal match gives Bangladesh and Sri Lanka another opportunity to finish their Asian Games campaign with a medal.
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