India faces Pakistan in Asian Games cricket final after defeating Sri Lanka
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 7:46 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
India advanced to the Asian Games final after an impressive performance against Sri Lanka. Ishan Kishan and Jasprit Bumrah played key roles, significantly contributing to India’s success. The match sets up a high-stakes final against Pakistan for the gold medal. Both teams have a storied rivalry, which adds to the anticipation surrounding the final matchup.
- •India defeated Sri Lanka in the Asian Games semifinals.
- •Ishan Kishan and Jasprit Bumrah were standout performers.
- •The final will be India vs Pakistan for the gold medal.
- 7:46 AMESPNcricinfo — India enter Asian Games final after Kishan and Bumrah ride roughshod over Sri Lanka
"The result sets up the first India vs Pakistan final this year, with the Asian Games gold medal at stake
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