IND vs PAK Final Match Prediction, Pitch Report & Fantasy Tips

India bowled out Sri Lanka for just 45 in the semifinal after posting 169/7, while Pakistan chased down a rain-reduced target against Bangladesh, and now the two bitter rivals meet for Asian Games gold.

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India and Pakistan meet in the Final at Korogi Sports Park, with Asian Games gold on the line.

India reached the final in style, making 169/7 against Sri Lanka and then bowling them out for just 45. Ishan Kishan has been their best batter this season, with 378 runs. Abhishek Sharma has also hit the ball hard, with a strike rate over 207.

Pakistan won a tight semifinal, chasing 112 against Bangladesh. Sahibzada Farhan leads the side well, with 389 runs this season. Saim Ayub helps with both bat and ball.

India have won their last four matches against Pakistan. With better form and a strong squad, India go in as favourites.

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Match Details

Here are the key details for the IND vs PAK Final.

IND vs PAK Pitch Report – Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin

This pitch has been slow and tough for batting all tournament. Most teams have scored under 130, and spin bowlers have done very well here.

India’s 169/7 in the semifinal was a big exception, not the normal pattern. For this final, 130-140 is a good score, and anything above 145 is strong. Batting first and chasing have each won three matches so far, so there is no clear pattern. Rain has also been a problem all week, so conditions need to be checked closely before the toss.

Pitch Report Sourced From: CricBuzz

IND vs PAK Recent Form

The recent results of both teams provide some context ahead of this final.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

IND vs PAK Head-to-Head Record

India have dominated the recent head-to-head meetings between the two teams.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

IND vs PAK Probable Playing XI

The probable playing XIs for the final are as follows.

India:

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah

Pakistan:

Sahibzada Farhan (C), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (WK), Maaz Sadaqat, Hasan Nawaz, Abdul Samad, Arafat Minhas, Ahmed Daniyal, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed, Sufyan Moqim

Top Picks for IND vs PAK Fantasy Team

These players stand out based on their recent performances and season statistics.

Top Batting Picks

• Ishan Kishan (IND, BAT/WK) — 378 runs this season at an average of 47.25, including 80 not out in the semifinal. India’s standout batter at this tournament.
• Sahibzada Farhan (PAK, BAT) — 389 runs this season at an average of 55.57. Pakistan’s captain and most dangerous batter.
• Abhishek Sharma (IND, BAT) — 266 runs at an explosive strike rate over 207 this season.
• Saim Ayub (PAK, ALL/BAT) — 170 runs this season, in addition to a strong bowling record.

Top Bowling Picks

• Abrar Ahmed (PAK, BOWL) — 10 wickets this season at an economy under 7.7. The best bowler in this contest right now.
• Ravi Bishnoi (IND, BOWL) — 7 wickets at an economy under 7 this season. India’s leading wicket-taker.
• Jasprit Bumrah (IND, BOWL) — The most skilled bowler in this contest, capable of winning the game in any phase.
• Saim Ayub (PAK, ALL/BOWL) — 7 wickets at an economy of 7.27 this season.

IND vs PAK Best Fantasy Team

Here is a suggested fantasy team for the IND vs PAK Final.

Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

• Captain: Ishan Kishan
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  Vice-Captain: Abrar Ahmed

IND vs PAK Toss Prediction

Prediction: Bat first

This pitch gets harder to bat on as the match goes on, not easier. Spin grips more in the second innings, which is why scores batting second have been much lower here. Rain has also disturbed many matches this tournament, so batting first is safer. If a team bats first, they get a full score on the board before any rain comes. India also batted first in the semifinal and posted the biggest total of the tournament. So batting first looks like the better choice in this final too.

IND vs PAK Today Match Prediction

Prediction: India to Win

India are the favourites here. They have a strong recent record against Pakistan and played a near-perfect semifinal. Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma give them power at the top, and Jasprit Bumrah is a huge threat with the ball.

Pakistan are not out of this fight. They know how to win close, low-scoring games, and Sahibzada Farhan is batting well. Abrar Ahmed can also trouble India on this spin-friendly pitch.

But based on current form and head-to-head record, India should win this final and take the gold medal.