India are Asian Games 2026 men's cricket champions after a comprehensive 19-run victory over Pakistan. A powerful batting display, followed by disciplined bowling, helped the Shreyas Iyer-led side finish on top of the podium in Nagoya.

India vs Pakistan: Gold Medal Match

The men's cricket competition at the Asian Games concluded on 03 October 2026, with India taking the gold medal and Pakistan settling for silver. Sri Lanka completed the podium with bronze after defeating Bangladesh in the third-place play-off.

India won the toss and chose to bat first. The decision paid off as the Indian top order put pressure on Pakistan before a late acceleration took the score to 211/6 in 20 overs.

Abhishek Sharma Sets the Tone

Opener Abhishek Sharma provided India with an explosive start, scoring 61 runs. His innings featured three fours and seven sixes, giving India the early momentum they needed.

Captain Shreyas Iyer contributed 21, while Ishan Kishan added 20. With wickets falling at intervals, India needed a strong finish to post a challenging total.

Tilak Varma's Stunning Finish

The late burst proved crucial. Tilak's unbeaten half-century gave India's bowlers a substantial total to defend and shifted the pressure firmly onto Pakistan.

Pakistan Fall 19 Runs Short

Pakistan's chase had one major individual highlight as Hasan Nawaz scored 96 from 51 balls. However, wickets at the other end prevented Pakistan from keeping pace with the required target.

India's bowlers maintained their control through the innings and Pakistan ultimately finished 19 runs short. The result secured India's gold medal and completed another successful Asian Games campaign.

Asian Games 2026 Cricket Medal Standings

India Defend Their Asian Games Cricket Title

The victory gives India a second successive gold medal in the men's cricket competition at the Asian Games. India had also won gold at the previous edition in Hangzhou, making this another significant chapter in the country's cricketing success at the Games.

The 2026 final also added another memorable chapter to the India-Pakistan rivalry, with the two unbeaten teams meeting for the gold medal in Nagoya.

Key Takeaways

• India won the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket gold medal.
• India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the final.
• India posted 211/6 in 20 overs.
• Abhishek Sharma scored 61 to provide a fast start.
• Tilak Varma scored an unbeaten 51 off 22 balls in a powerful finish.
• Hasan Nawaz made 96 off 51 for Pakistan.
• Sri Lanka won bronze after defeating Bangladesh by 63 runs.