Pakistan Qualify For Men's Asian Games 2026 Cricket Final; Hasan Nawaz, Abdul Samad Shine As Green Shirts Beat Bangladesh By 6 Wickets

Pakistan's Men's Cricket Team delivered a dominant performance to defeat Bangladesh by six wickets in the first semi-final of the Asian Games 2026 on Thursday, October 1, 2026, and advance to the gold medal match. Chasing a target of 112 runs in a rain-affected 13-over contest, Pakistan reached 112/4 with seven balls to spare, thanks to vital contributions from Abdul Samad and Hasan Nawaz. India vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming and Free Telecast of Men's Asian Games 2026 Cricket Semifinal in India.

Match Details

The crucial semi-final clash unfolded at the Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The match, commencing at 9:00 AM local Japan Standard Time (UTC+9), was curtailed to 13 overs per side due to a wet outfield, setting the stage for a high-octane encounter.

Pakistan's Clinical Chase

Bangladesh, batting first, posted a competitive total of 111/7 in their allotted 13 overs. Towhid Hridoy was a notable performer for Bangladesh, scoring 42 runs.

In response, Pakistan's chase was anchored by a blistering knock from Abdul Samad, the 28-year-old right-handed batsman, who hammered 30 runs off just 15 deliveries. Opening batsman Hasan Nawaz, aged 24, provided crucial support and finished the innings strongly, remaining unbeaten on 27 runs from 22 balls. Nawaz sealed the victory with a boundary off Rishad Hossain in the 11.3rd over, sending the 'Green Shirts' jubilantly into the final. Nisshin Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India vs Sri Lanka Men's Asian Games 2026 Cricket Semifinal.

Key Batting Performances (Pakistan)

• Abdul Samad: 30 runs (15 balls)
• Hasan Nawaz: 27* runs (22 balls)

Road to the Final

Pakistan will now face the winner of the second semi-final between India and Sri Lanka, scheduled for later today, October 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM JST (10:30 AM IST). The gold medal match is slated for Sunday, October 3, 2026, at 1:30 PM JST at the same venue, while the bronze medal match will precede it at 9:00 AM JST.

Pakistan's convincing victory highlights their strong form in the tournament and sets up an exciting finale for the Men's Asian Games 2026 Cricket competition. The team will be aiming for gold as they await their final opponent.

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