Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in the first semifinal of the men's cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games on October 1, securing a place in the gold-medal final against India.
The rain-affected semifinal at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin was reduced to 13 overs per side. Bangladesh were restricted to 111/7 before Pakistan chased the target in 11.3 overs to finish on 112/4.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan: Bangladesh Post 111/7
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field. Bangladesh struggled early, losing three wickets for just 21 runs.
Towhid Hridoy provided the main resistance for Bangladesh, scoring 42 from 25 balls with two fours and four sixes. Saif Hassan added 19 from 17 balls, while Mosaddek Hossain and Mahedi Hasan contributed 11 and 8 not out respectively.
Pakistan's Sufyan Moqim was the leading bowler with 3/26 from his three overs, while Arafat Minhas took 2/23.
Bangladesh finished their 13 overs at 111/7.
Pakistan Complete the Chase
Pakistan's chase got off to a difficult start as Bangladesh reduced them to 53/4.
Saim Ayub scored 21 from 12 balls before being dismissed, but Hasan Nawaz and Abdul Samad then steadied the innings.
Hasan Nawaz remained unbeaten on 27 from 22 balls, while Abdul Samad produced an unbeaten 30 from just 15 deliveries, including five fours and a six.
Pakistan reached 112/4 in 11.3 overs, winning with nine balls remaining.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan: Final Score
Bangladesh: 111/7 in 13 overs
Pakistan: 112/4 in 11.3 overs
Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets
Top scorer for Bangladesh: Towhid Hridoy — 42 off 25 balls
Top scorer for Pakistan: Abdul Samad — 30* off 15 balls
Best Pakistan bowler: Sufyan Moqim — 3/26
Pakistan Reach Asian Games Gold-Medal Final
The victory sends Pakistan into the men's cricket gold-medal final at the 2026 Asian Games.
Pakistan will face India in the final after India defeated Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the second semifinal. The India-Pakistan final is scheduled for October 3 at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.
The final will bring together the two teams that won their respective semifinals on the same day.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan: Match Details
Match: Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 1st Semifinal
Tournament: Asian Games Men's Cricket Competition 2026
Date: October 1, 2026
Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan
Bangladesh: 111/7 in 13 overs
Pakistan: 112/4 in 11.3 overs
Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets
Pakistan's next match: Gold-medal final vs India
Final date: October 3, 2026
Pakistan's six-wicket victory over Bangladesh sets up an India-Pakistan gold-medal clash in the men's cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games.
