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India and Pakistan prepare for rain-affected Asian Games final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 1:18 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

India and Pakistan prepare for rain-affected Asian Games final

Summary

India faces Pakistan in the men's cricket final at the 2026 Asian Games in Nisshin, scheduled for Saturday. India reached the final after a commanding 124-run win over Sri Lanka in the semi-finals, while Pakistan advanced with a strong performance in their own semi-final match. The match is threatened by rain, with a 62% chance of precipitation in the morning, which could lead to changes in medal distribution. If the final cannot be completed, the gold medal will be shared between both teams, a departure from the rules of the previous edition at the 2023 Asian Games.

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By the Numbers

•India qualified for the final after defeating Sri Lanka by 124 runs.
•Pakistan also advanced strongly to the final in Nisshin.
•Rain poses a potential threat, with a 62% chance in the morning.
•If abandoned, the gold medal will be shared between India and Pakistan.
•This is the first matchup between India and Pakistan in men's cricket at the Asian Games.

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What they're saying

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Rain in Nisshin could potentially pose a challenge for the highly anticipated men's cricket final between India and Pakistan at the Asian Games. India advanced by triumphing over Sri Lanka in a decisive semi-final victory of 124 runs, while Pakistan secured their final berth through a strong performance in their semi-final match.
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