Samad special books Pakistan's spot in gold-medal clash
Samad and Nawaz took Pakistan home after a scratchy start in a shortened game
30/09Result
1st Semi-Final, Asian Games Men's Cricket Competition at Nisshin, Oct 1 2026
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![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
111/7 (13/13 ov) -
![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
112/4 (11.3/13 ov, target 112)
Current Run Rate
CRR
9.73
Last 5 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 5 Ov (RR)
58/0 (11.6)
30/09Result
1st Semi-Final, Asian Games Men's Cricket Competition at Nisshin, Oct 1 2026
-
![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
111/7 (13/13 ov) -
![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
112/4 (11.3/13 ov, target 112)
Current Run Rate
CRR
9.73
Last 5 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 5 Ov (RR)
58/0 (11.6)
Match Day
Preview
Bangladesh and Pakistan hope the sun keeps rising in Nisshin
The forecast for semi-finals day in Nisshin is excellent; if that changes and there is no play, Pakistan will enter the final by virtue of their higher seeding