India vs Pakistan Live Score, Asian Games 2026 Cricket Final: India Go 5 Down But Abhishek Sharma Breaks Virat Kohli's Record

As Pakistan were celebrating Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's dismissal, Abhishek Sharma cut short their celebrations. In the same over of Saim Ayub, Abhishek hammered a huge maximum and two boundaries as the Pakistan spinner leaks 15 runs in the over. Despite losing a big wicket, India are enjoying the momentum. 

IND 43/1 (3 overs)

Oct 03, 2026 10:15 (IST)

India vs Pakistan, Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! What a breakthrough for Pakistan as Saim Ayub dismisses Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for 15. It was fired in quicker and pitched just outside off. Vaibhav shaped up for a reverse sweep and may have got a faint under-edge through to the wicketkeeper. Wicketkeeper Usman Khan initially fumbled and eventually managed to complete the catch. Abhishek Sharma is visibly disappointed with Vaibhav. 

IND 28/1 (2.1 overs)

Oct 03, 2026 10:12 (IST)

India vs Pakistan, Live Score: Sooryavanshi changes gears

WOAH! As we were talking about India's slow start, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi changes gears in the second over and starts targetting Saad Masood. In the previous over of the spinner, Sooryavanshi hits two huge maxiumums, followed by a six and a boundary from abhishek. In total, Masood concedes 24 runs in the over. 

IND 28/0 (2 overs)

Oct 03, 2026 10:08 (IST)

India vs Pakistan, Live Score: India off to slow start

Saim Ayub bowls an excellent over and controls the run in the first over. Bowling against Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma, the spinner concedes just four runs. The Indian openers are currently assessing the conditions and will look to go for boundaries in the upcoming overs. 

IND 4/0 (1 over)

Oct 03, 2026 10:02 (IST)

India vs Pakistan, Live Score: We are underway

India and Pakistan, Asian Games 2026, men's cricket final begins. For India, Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be opening the proceedings. The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi will be in focus as he will be eager to get early boundaries and provide India with the momentum. On the other hand, Saim Ayub will be bowling the first over for Pakistan/ Let's play!!! 

Oct 03, 2026 09:59 (IST)

India vs Pakistan, Live Score: Time for national anthems

Players of both the teams are out on the field for their respective national anthems. The Asian games 2026, men's cricket final between India and Pakistan will begin shortly now. Stay tuned with us. 

Oct 03, 2026 09:52 (IST)

India vs Pakistan, Live Score: Ishan Kishan's thoughts on match

"Representing India isn't just about being associated with the BCCI, it's always about something much bigger. There are so many expectations, so many plans in motion, and millions of people cheering for you. You feel that intense pride inside, even if you don't always show it externally. It really is a unique feeling. Even though we have a world-class squad with fantastic batters and bowlers, there is still that extra weight of pressure whenever you perform for the country. Cricket can change in an instant, you step out to bat, face one good ball, and the entire momentum of the match shifts. You have to be completely switched on, read the pitch, know what the team requires, and execute your plan," said Ishan Kishan before the game. 

Oct 03, 2026 09:47 (IST)

India vs Pakistan, Live Score: Pakistan's Playing XI

Pakistan (Playing XI): Sahibzada Farhan(c), Maaz Sadaqat, Usman Khan(w), Saim Ayub, Hasan Nawaz, Abdul Samad, Arafat Minhas, Ahmed Daniyal, Saad Masood, Abrar Ahmed, Sufyan Moqim.

Oct 03, 2026 09:47 (IST)

India vs Pakistan, Live Score: India's Playing XI

India (Playing XI): Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah.

Oct 03, 2026 09:37 (IST)

India vs Pakistan, Live Score: Toss

India skipper Shreyas Iyer wins toss, opts to bat against Pakistan in Asian Games 2026, men's cricket gold medal match on Saturday at the Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin. 

Oct 03, 2026 09:30 (IST)

India vs Pakistan, Live Score: Tilak Varma before the match

'[Is your right hand starting for? Tilak Verma]? Yes, sir. I've been practicing and hopefully if lefty is there, 100%, I'll be bowling, sir. I will adapt to the situation and the captain, but I'm quite ready to bowl, sir. [You know what you should do]? You should sulk and tell the captain that you're not very happy with what happened in the last game. Abhishek Sharma got a couple of overs, and you should be saying, if he can bowl two, surely I can bowl at least one. And there were a few left-handers. So the best way to get bowling is not just by practicing in the net," said Tilak Varma. 

Oct 03, 2026 09:25 (IST)

India vs Pakistan, Live Score: Sri Lanka win bronze medal

Before the summit clash between India and Pakistan, Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 63 runs in the bronze medal match. Sri Lanka posted 165/9 in 20 overs before bundling out Bangladesh at 102. All eyes are now on the gold medal match. 

Oct 03, 2026 09:25 (IST)

India vs Pakistan, Live Score: India's win vs Sri Lanka

India made light work of a second-string Sri Lankan side on a challenging surface as they registered a stellar 124-run win with Ishan Kishan and bowlers leading the way. On the other hand, Pakistan chased a decent 112 against Bangladesh in the semifinal in a six-wicket win with nine balls to spare in a curtailed game.

Oct 03, 2026 09:14 (IST)

India vs Pakistan, Live Score: No-handshake policy to continue?

There is little or no chance of players shaking hands with Pakistan cricketers: a trend that started in cricket at Asia Cup last year. In the upcoming final, the Indian players are expected to continue the 'no-handshake' policy with the Pakistan team. 

Oct 03, 2026 09:07 (IST)

India vs Pakistan, Live Score: First Indo-Pak meet at Asian Games cricket

Defending champions India are into only their second Asian Games in the cricket event and have not met their arch-rivals Pakistan in the five games they have played since the Hangzhou 2023 Games. And this remains the case in the women's cricket event too, as the Harmanpreet Kaur side, which recently won the gold medal after beating Sri Lanka, has not met the Women in Green at the Asiad.

Oct 03, 2026 09:07 (IST)

India vs Pakistan, Live Score: All eyes on the rivarly

The standard of competition in cricket is pretty poor at the Games but the stakes of a nation that believes in using sport as a soft power, the significance of a gold medal, that too by beating Pakistan, is immense. Not often does a team win a gold medal by winning merely two matches but the persistent rainfall led to both India and Pakistan entering the final with easy wins in their respective semi-finals.

Oct 03, 2026 08:56 (IST)

India vs Pakistan, Live Score: Gold medal at stake

World champions India, boasting a formidable line-up of T20 stars, will look to underline their supremacy on the cricket field when they take on Pakistan in the men's gold-medal clash.

Oct 03, 2026 08:47 (IST)

India vs Pakistan, Live Score: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Asian Games 2026, men's cricket final match between the arch-rivals India and Pakistan, straight from the Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin. Stay tuned for all the live updates.