# India to face Pakistan in Asian Games men’s cricket final

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-01 09:39 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/1/india-to-face-pakistan-in-asian-games-mens-cricket-final?traffic_source=rss

> India beat Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the semifinal to reach a first-ever Asian Games men’s cricket final against Pakistan. Pakistan advanced with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in a rain-shortened match. The rivalry has also raised questions over whether the teams will shake hands amid recent political tensions.