India 137/5 after 15 overs vs Pakistan in Asian Games men’s T20 final; chase pending
India reached 137/5 in 15 overs against Pakistan in the Asian Games men’s T20 final, with Pakistan yet to bat. Abhishek Sharma’s early hitting set the platform before Pakistan tightened late.
India were 137/5 in 15 overs against Pakistan in the Asian Games men’s T20 final at Korogi Sports Park, with Pakistan yet to begin their chase, as the live match rolled into its closing phase on Saturday morning (IST).
The final has been played at a brisk pace but on a surface described as slow, with India’s innings swinging between early power, a mid-innings squeeze and a late push for runs. India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bat first.
| Match | Competition | Venue | India | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India vs Pakistan | Asian Games Men, Final, T20 | Korogi Sports Park | 137/5 (15) | Yet to bat |
Data last updated: 3 October 2026, 11:16 AM IST
Abhishek’s early assault
India’s start was driven by Abhishek Sharma, who tore into the powerplay and kept going through the first half of the innings. In one live score snapshot earlier in the morning, he was listed at 61 off 28 balls with three fours and seven sixes, a burst that changed the feel of the final in a matter of minutes.
He had support at the top from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who made 15 off nine balls, including two sixes, before falling caught by Usman Khan off Saim Ayub. Sanju Samson’s stay was short. The wicketkeeper-batter was out for two off four balls, caught by Arafat Minhas off Ahmed Daniyal.
Even with those wickets, India’s run rate stayed high through the first ten overs. A time-stamped snapshot at 10:50 AM IST had India at 113/3 in 9.5 overs, reflecting the speed of the scoring before Pakistan’s bowlers began to claw back control.
Pakistan’s bowling effort was led by their spinners and change-ups, with Abrar Ahmed featuring heavily in the middle and late overs. At one point earlier in the innings, his figures were shown as 2 overs for 13 runs.
The pressure told as the innings moved into the final quarter. A ball-by-ball sequence late in the innings showed Abrar removing Iyer, caught by Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan at cover. The dismissal ended what was described as a difficult stay for Iyer on a pitch offering grip.
India’s lower middle order, including Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube, were left to keep the scoreboard moving while Pakistan tried to limit boundaries. With the live score at 137/5 after 15 overs, the last five overs remained the decisive passage in setting a target.
Pakistan’s XI for the final has included Sahibzada Farhan (captain), Maaz Sadaqat, Usman Khan (wicketkeeper), Saim Ayub, Hasan Nawaz, Abdul Samad, Arafat Minhas, Ahmed Daniyal, Saad Masood, Abrar Ahmed and Sufyan Moqim. India’s squad has included Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (captain), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi and Jasprit Bumrah.
Match officials listed for the final were umpires Gazi Sohel, Prageeth Rambukwella and Viswanadan Kalidas, with Graeme Labrooy as match referee.
A final with extra edge
The on-field mood around India-Pakistan meetings has carried into this final. Reports from the toss said there was no handshake between the captains when Iyer chose to bat.
That detail has been part of a wider pattern around recent India-Pakistan fixtures, with the practice described as continuing since meetings at the 2025 Asia Cup and remaining in place through subsequent encounters, including a women’s tournament in September 2026.
For the match itself, the remaining questions are straightforward and immediate: how far India can push their total from 137/5 after 15 overs, and how Pakistan respond once their chase begins. A completed scorecard, result and award details will follow once the final overs are bowled and Pakistan’s innings is underway.
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