India won the toss against Pakistan and elected to bat first in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket gold-medal final in Nisshin on Saturday.
India captain Shreyas Iyer called correctly at the toss and decided to put runs on the board first.
India have retained their unchanged playing XI for the summit clash, with teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi expected to open the innings and provide an aggressive start.
The final marks the first meeting between India and Pakistan in Asian Games cricket, with the gold medal at stake.
India enter the contest after a commanding 124-run semifinal victory over Sri Lanka, while Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by six wickets to book their place in the final.
Toss: India won and elected to bat first.
