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IND vs PAK: India Wins Toss, Opts to Bat in Asian Games Gold Medal Match
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News18•03-10-2026, 09:35
IND vs PAK: India Wins Toss, Opts to Bat in Asian Games Gold Medal Match
- •In the Asian Games 2026 Cricket Gold Medal match, India won the toss and chose to bat first against Pakistan.
- •Indian captain Shreyas Iyer did not shake hands with the Pakistani captain; India is the defending champion, while Pakistan has never won a gold medal.
- •The pitch at Korogi Park is expected to be spin-friendly, suggesting a low-scoring match.
- •Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 80 and Vaibhav Suryavanshi's 38 runs in the semi-final helped India secure a place in the final against Sri Lanka.
- •ACC President Mohsin Naqvi will not attend the final due to pre-scheduled commitments, sending best wishes to all teams.
Key Questions Answered
In the semi-final against Sri Lanka, Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten 80 runs off 46 balls and Vaibhav Suryavanshi added 38 runs, helping India post 169 for seven on a difficult pitch. The Indian bowlers then bundled out Sri Lanka for just 45 runs to secure a massive 124-run victory.
The Pakistani cricket team has never won a gold medal in any event throughout the history of the Asian Games.
Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman and interior minister, is unable to attend the final due to pre-scheduled commitments.
