October 3, 2026, could be an action-packed day for India fans in the context of the Asian Games, with India preparing for gold medal contests in both cricket and hockey. If things go according to plan, India will take on Pakistan in the cricket gold medal match and Malaysia in hockey.
India vs Pakistan: Cricket gold-medal showdown
The cricket match of the day will see India face Pakistan in the men’s T20 gold-medal game at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin. India advanced to the final after winning the semi-final by 124 runs against Sri Lanka. India made 169/7, with Ishan Kishan scoring 80 off 46 balls. Then the India bowlers dismissed the opposition for a 45. Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in a semi-final that was shortened to 13 overs each because of weather. Pakistan scored 109/4 in 13 overs while chasing a target of 111/7.
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India vs Pakistan cricket match details
- Match: India vs Pakistan Mens T20 Gold Medal Match
- Date: Saturday, October 3 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM IST / 1:30 PM local time
- Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan
- Broadcast: Sony Sports Network
If India were to lose the opportunity, it would be there for the Asian Games with India also in the fray to defend the Mens cricket gold earned at the last edition.
India vs Malaysia: Hockey gold at stake
Cricket will not be the big final for India. The men’s hockey team will also play Malaysia for the Asian Games gold medal. In the semi-final, India beat Pakistan 4-3 in a nail‑biting match to reach the final. India was ahead 3-0. Pakistan almost caught up. Abhishek scored with 49.2 seconds left on the clock to win the game. The ball crossed the goal line after hitting defender Sufiyan Khan.
- Malaysia reached the final after beating South Korea 2-1 in the semi-final.
- India vs. Malaysia hockey final details
- Match: India v Malaysia. Men’s hockey gold medal match
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Japan
India will have an opportunity to defend the Asian Games title as India enters the final as the defending champions.
A packed day for sports fans
October 3, Saturday, will become a day of two major gold-medal battles for India, in the Asian Games 2026. The cricket final brings back the India-Pakistan rivalry while the hockey final gives India a chance to win another gold against Malaysia. On the weekend of the Aichi-Nagoya Games, both matches offer big medal moments for fans to watch.
