India Predicted Playing XI vs Pakistan, Asian Games 2026 Final

Indian Players in Asian Games 2026 (Source: @BCCI/X)India and Pakistan will meet on Saturday (October 3) in the Asian Games 2026 final for the gold medal at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin. The match between two of Asia’s most-talked-about cricketing nations will get underway at 10 AM IST.India vs Pakistan PreviewIndia thumped Sri Lanka in the semi-final, posting 169/7 with a spectacular Ishan Kishan show, then bundling the opposition out for just 45 in 9.5 overs.Pakistan, on the other hand, had a rain-marred 13-over per side match against Bangladesh before the final. There, Bangladesh posted 111/7 batting first. Pakistan, in reply, lost captain Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat early.However, Hasan Nawaz, vice-captain Abdul Samad and Saim Ayub all chipped in with handy contributions to get the job done with six wickets and nine balls in hand.Let's take a look at how India's playing XI could form for the Asian Games 2026 final against Pakistan.India Likely Playing XI vs Pakistan- Asian Games 2026 FinalOpeners And Top Order: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma & Sanju SamsonAlthough Abhishek Sharma lasted only three balls in the semi-final, he scored seven runs before returning to the pavilion. Meanwhile, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made 38 off 21 balls.Therefore, expect them to open once again, with Sanju Samson coming to bat at No. 3. Despite the fact that Samson made 7 off 9 balls, he is expected to keep his place despite his recent failure in a new position for the country.Middle Order And All Rounders: Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Washington SundarDespite a few changes in batting positions, Shreyas Iyer, who top-scored against Japan in a tricky contest, is likely to bat at No. 4. Ishan Kishan, who slammed 80 off just 46 balls without losing his wicket last time around, will continue at No. 5.Also Read: Who Wins Gold If India Vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Final Gets Abandoned Due To Rain?India batted deep last time, with Washington Sundar coming as low as No. 9 last time. They are likely to keep the winning formula intact, with Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, and Tilak Varma in between.The only change India could make would be to promote Tilak Varma ahead of Axar Patel. The approach of asking Axar to bat ahead of Tilak last time around backfired.Bowlers: Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit BumrahKeeping Japan’s spin-friendly conditions in mind, India opted with a sole out-and-out pacer against Sri Lanka. They will keep the same thing against Pakistan as well, as Jasprit Bumrah does more than the job of one player whenever he is in rhythm.Ravi Bishnoi, who bowled only one over for four runs, will keep his place as only designated spinner in India’s playing XI.India Predicted Playing XI vs Pakistan- Asian Games 2026 FinalAbhishek SharmaVaibhav SooryavanshiSanju Samson (WK)Shreyas Iyer (C)Ishan KishanTilak Varma (VC)Axar PatelShivam DubeWashington SundarRavi BishnoiJasprit BumrahAlso Read: India’s Record vs Pakistan in Finals of Tournaments/Series