PAK vs IND Fantasy Prediction, Final: Pakistan vs India Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Asian Games Men’s T20 2026

India have been unbeaten throughout this entire tournament, winning all five of their matches, including a historic first ever meeting with hosts Japan and a semi final demolition of Sri Lanka, who were bowled out for just 45. Shreyas Iyer captains an India side using the same squad selected for this whole campaign. Pakistan reached the final by beating Bangladesh in a close semi final, chasing 112 with 4 wickets in hand. Sahibzada Farhan captains a separate Pakistan squad assembled specifically for these Games. These contrasting campaigns make the PAK vs IND Fantasy Team a key focus ahead of the final.

PAK vs IND Match Details

Match: Pakistan vs India
Match No: Final, Asian Games Men’s T20 2026
Date: Saturday, 3 October 2026
Time: 4:30 AM Local Time
Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Live Telecast: Sony Sports Ten Network
Live Streaming: Sony LIV

India’s Perfect Campaign

This deserves proper coverage. India have won every match of this tournament so far, including the historic first ever meeting between India and Japan, played as part of the Sport 75 initiative, and a one sided semi final win over Sri Lanka, who collapsed to just 45 all out. This is the same India squad built for the Asian Games campaign, led by Shreyas Iyer, with Abhishek Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah among the standout performers across the tournament so far.

A Separate Pakistan Squad

Like several other nations at these Games, Pakistan have sent a squad built specifically for this tournament rather than their senior international side. Sahibzada Farhan captains a group that includes Hasan Nawaz, Saim Ayub and Usman Khan, none of whom are part of Pakistan’s regular senior T20I setup that includes Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. Pakistan reached this final with a narrow semi final win over Bangladesh, chasing 112 to win by 4 wickets.

Recent Form

Pakistan have won three of their last five. They beat Bangladesh in the semi final here, and also won matches at the T20 World Cup against Sri Lanka and Namibia. Their two defeats in that stretch came against England and India themselves at the World Cup.

India have won five in a row, a perfect run through this entire Asian Games campaign, including the historic win over Japan and comfortable victories in their group matches and semi final.

PAK vs IND Head to Head Record

India lead the head to head 8-2 over the last 10 meetings. Their most recent win came at this year’s T20 World Cup, chasing 114 to win comfortably after restricting Pakistan to that total. India also won last year’s Asia Cup final against Pakistan, chasing 146 to reach 150/5.

Team Comparison

Over their last 10 matches against all opposition, Pakistan and India have both won 80 percent. India average 163 with a highest score of 221, while Pakistan average slightly higher at 171 with a highest score of 212, showing two sides that have both been scoring heavily in recent matches.

PAK vs IND Squads

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan captains the side. Hasan Nawaz and Saim Ayub lead the batting, and Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Wasim Jnr lead the bowling attack.

Full squad: Sahibzada Farhan (c), Abdul Samad, Haider Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Usman Khan (wk), Arafat Minhas, Maaz Sadaqat, Saad Masood, Saim Ayub, Abrar Ahmed, Sufyan Moqim, Ahmed Daniyal, Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Mohammad Wasim Jnr.

India: Shreyas Iyer captains the side, with Tilak Varma as vice captain. Abhishek Sharma has been in outstanding form throughout the tournament, and Jasprit Bumrah leads a bowling attack that also includes Arshdeep Singh and Washington Sundar.

Full squad: Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Vipraj Nigam, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur.

Pitch Report

Korogi Sports Park has hosted 14 tracked matches. The side batting and bowling first have won evenly, at 50 percent each. The average first innings score is 126, dropping to 82 in the second. Spin has dominated heavily here, taking 69 percent of the wickets over the last 10 matches against just 31 percent for pace.

Weather Report

Saturday in Nisshin is forecast for mostly clear conditions, 69 percent humidity, a temperature around 23.8°C, and just a 1 percent chance of rain. A full match looks likely for the final.

Probable Playing XIs

Pakistan (Probable): Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Sahibzada Farhan (c), Hasan Nawaz, Abdul Samad, Arafat Minhas, Maaz Sadaqat, Saad Masood, Abrar Ahmed, Sufyan Moqim, Mohammad Wasim Jnr.

India (Probable): Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravi Bishnoi.

These are estimates. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Abhishek Sharma vs Pakistan’s bowling attack: Sharma has been outstanding throughout this tournament, and a fast start from him could put India in control of the final early.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Pakistan’s top order: Bumrah leads an Indian attack that has been clinical all tournament, and early wickets against Pakistan would continue that trend.

Hasan Nawaz vs India’s bowling attack: Nawaz has real experience and gives Pakistan a batter capable of taking the game away from India if he gets set.

PAK vs IND Fantasy Team

Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson

Batters: Shreyas Iyer (C), Hasan Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub

All-Rounders: Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel

Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammad Wasim Jnr.

Shreyas Iyer is captain on the back of his outstanding form across the whole tournament. Bumrah is vice captain given his impact with the ball throughout India’s unbeaten run.

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Match Prediction

India should win the final. They have been unbeaten throughout this tournament, their batting order has scored heavily and consistently, and their head to head record over Pakistan in recent years has been dominant.

Pakistan reached this final with a narrow win over Bangladesh and have shown they can be competitive, including wins at the T20 World Cup, but taking down an India side playing this well is a real task.

India are the clear favourites to complete a perfect campaign and win the gold medal.

PAK vs IND Fantasy Team – FAQs

Q. Who will win the PAK vs IND Asian Games final today?
A. India are strong favourites. They are unbeaten in five matches this tournament and lead the head to head 8-2 over the last 10 meetings.

Q. Has India won every match at this tournament?
A. Yes. India have won all five of their matches, including a historic first meeting with hosts Japan and a semi final win over Sri Lanka, who were bowled out for 45.

Q. Is this Pakistan’s full strength squad?
A. No. Pakistan have sent a squad built specifically for the Asian Games, led by Sahibzada Farhan rather than Pakistan’s regular senior players like Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi.

Q. What is the PAK vs IND Fantasy prediction for the final?
A. Abhishek Sharma is the top captaincy pick given his form throughout the tournament. Jasprit Bumrah is the top vice captaincy pick.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the PAK vs IND final?
A. No. The forecast shows only a 1 percent chance of rain with mostly clear conditions.