Asian Games 2026 Gold Medal Match: Top 3 batters to watch out for

India and Pakistan will meet in the men’s T20 gold medal match at the 20th Asian Games on October 3, 2026, at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin. The match is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM IST.

This is the first time the two sides have faced each other in an Asian Games gold medal match. India are the defending champions, while Pakistan are chasing their first Asian Games cricket title.

Here are the top three batters to watch out for in Asian Games 2026 final:

1. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Left-handed batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been one of India’s most eye-catching performers in T20 international cricket, accumulating 231 runs in seven T20Is at a strike rate of 187.81. The teenager opened the batting for India in the semi-final against Sri Lanka and contributed 38 runs off just 21 deliveries. His ability to score at a rapid pace from the top of the order makes him a key figure for India as they look to set or chase a competitive total in the final.