India, Oct. 3 -- The Asian Games 2026 men's cricket is set to be wrapped up with a historic showdown, with the gold-medal match featuring the continental rivals, India and Pakistan, who square off at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Defending champions India want back-to-back men's golds, while Pakistan chase a first men's cricket title at the Games. Both teams arrive unbeaten.

India and Pakistan have previously met in World Cup groups and Asia Cup finals, but never with an Asian Games gold at stake. If rain washes the Pakistan vs India T20I clash out, the gold is shared.

India vs Pakistan Head To Head

India lead the T20I head-to-head 14-3 and have won their last six against Pakistan. Pakistan's last win came in September 2022, an Asia C...