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Asian Games 2026: Rain Threatens India vs Pakistan Final! Who Gets Gold?
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News18•03-10-2026, 10:31
Asian Games 2026: Rain Threatens India vs Pakistan Final! Who Gets Gold?
- •The Asian Games men's cricket gold medal match between India and Pakistan is scheduled for Saturday, October 3.
- •The Meteorological Department predicts a 60% chance of rain during the match.
- •If the final is canceled, both India and Pakistan will jointly be awarded the gold medal.
- •India defeated Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the semi-final to reach the final.
- •India scored 169/7 in 20 overs, while Sri Lanka was bowled out for just 45 runs.
Key Questions Answered
According to the Meteorological Department, there is a 60% chance of rain during the match. AccuWeather reports a 62% chance of rain in the morning, decreasing to 25% by the afternoon, with temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius and a partly cloudy sky.
Under the new rule for the Asian Games, if the final match is canceled due to rain, both India and Pakistan will jointly be declared gold medal winners.
India reached the final by defeating Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the semi-final, where Shreyas Iyer's team bowled out Sri Lanka for just 45 runs after posting 169 for 7.
