Pakistan Beat Bangladesh by 6 Wickets to Reach Asian Games Cricket Final

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by six wickets in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket semi-final on Thursday 1 October. Bangladesh made 111 for 7 in a match cut to 13 overs a side. Pakistan reached 112 for 4 with nine balls to spare.

That puts Pakistan in the gold medal match on Saturday 3 October at 9:30 am PKT, so a medal is now certain. We followed the match on the official Asian Games 2026 results system in Nisshin, Japan, and read the full scorecard there at 8:30 am PKT, just after the last ball.

It was Pakistan's first game of these Games. Their quarter-final against Hong Kong, China was washed out, and this one nearly went the same way.

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by six wickets

Pakistan chased 112 in 11.3 overs to beat Bangladesh by six wickets at Korogi Athletic Park. The official result reads "PAK won by 6 wickets". Bangladesh scored 111 for 7 in their 13 overs, and Pakistan finished on 112 for 4, at a run rate of 9.74.

The official system still marks the result as "unofficial" while the scorers finish their checks. That is a normal step after every match, and Pakistan are already shown as qualified for the next round.

A wet start cut the semi-final to 13 overs

The Pakistan v Bangladesh semi-final was due at 5:00 am PKT but started at 6:15 am PKT, which is 10:15 am in Japan. The official schedule shows that new start time, and the scorecard shows both sides batting a maximum of 13 overs instead of the usual 20.

Bangladesh used all 13 overs and lost only seven wickets, so the innings ended on the over limit. That is how we know the match was shortened. The official record does not give the reason for the late start. A wet outfield after days of rain was widely reported, but we could not read that on an official page.

After four washed out quarter-finals, a shortened game was still a relief. Nobody wanted a semi-final decided by rankings.

Abdul Samad and Hassan Nawaz finished the chase

Abdul Samad hit 30 not out from 15 balls, with five fours and a six, to finish the chase. Hassan Nawaz made 27 not out from 22 balls. Saim Ayub added 21 from 12 balls after Pakistan lost early wickets, including captain Sahibzada Farhan for 1.

Pakistan were 72 for 4 after about nine overs, on our own check of the live feed. At that point the game was still open. Samad and Nawaz then added the last 40 runs without losing a wicket, and Samad's strike rate of 200 settled it.

For Bangladesh, Tawhid Hridoy top scored with 42 from 25 balls, with four sixes. Nobody else in their side passed 20. Captain Litton Das was bowled for 2.

Sufyan Moqim took three wickets for Pakistan

Sufyan Moqim was Pakistan's best bowler, with 3 for 26 in his three overs. Arafat Minhas took 2 for 23. Saim Ayub bowled two overs for just 3 runs and a wicket, the tightest spell of the match. One Bangladesh batter was run out.

The one weak spot was the wides. Pakistan's bowlers gave away 15 wides in 13 overs, more than one an over. In a final against a stronger batting side, that is the habit to fix first.

Bangladesh's wickets were shared. Rishad Hossain took 1 for 12, Mahedi Hasan 1 for 17, Nasum Ahmed 1 for 33 and Mustafizur Rahman 1 for 41 from just two overs.

Pakistan play the gold medal match on Saturday at 9:30 am PKT

Pakistan play the Asian Games men's cricket gold medal match on Saturday 3 October 2026 at 9:30 am PKT, which is 1:30 pm in Japan. Their opponent is the winner of India against Sri Lanka, the second semi-final, due at 9:30 am PKT today.

Bangladesh drop into the bronze medal match at 5:00 am PKT on Saturday, against the loser of that game. Both matches are at Korogi Athletic Park.

Here is how to follow Saturday's final from Pakistan:

1. Check the result of India against Sri Lanka on the official results site after lunch on Thursday.
2. Set an alarm for about 9:15 am PKT on Saturday 3 October.
3. Check the PTV Sports listing or the Tamasha app before the start.
4. If it rains in Japan, watch the official schedule for a new start time, as happened today.
5. Keep an eye on the overs limit, since another wet morning could shorten the game again.

The broadcast details are in how to watch Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026. After Japan, the team's autumn moves on to Sri Lanka at home, as set out in Pakistan's cricket schedule for October 2026.

Common questions

Who won Pakistan vs Bangladesh in the Asian Games semi-final?

Pakistan won by six wickets. They made 112 for 4 in 11.3 overs after Bangladesh scored 111 for 7 in 13 overs.

When is the Asian Games 2026 cricket final?

On Saturday 3 October 2026 at 9:30 am PKT, at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Japan.

Who will Pakistan play in the Asian Games final?

The winner of India against Sri Lanka, the second semi-final on Thursday 1 October at 9:30 am PKT.

Why was the semi-final 13 overs a side?

The start was delayed from 5:00 am to 6:15 am PKT. The official record does not give the reason. A wet outfield was reported.

Who was the top scorer for Pakistan?

Abdul Samad, with 30 not out from 15 balls. Hassan Nawaz made 27 not out, and Saim Ayub 21.

How we verified this

What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.

Last checked at 8:30 am PKT on Thursday 1 October 2026. We followed the match on the official Asian Games 2026 results system from 5:30 am PKT, checking it every few minutes, and read the final result, team totals and every batting and bowling figure on this page from its Men's Semifinal 1 record. The revised start time, the gold and bronze medal match times and Pakistan's qualified mark come from the same system's men's cricket schedule. Pakistan times are Japan times minus four hours. The reason for the delay was reported only, and the PCB website showed us a bot check page, so we could not read its match report.