Pakistan claimed a commanding 3-0 victory over India at the Asian Games on Wednesday, 1 October 2026. The hosts had entered the fixture unbeaten, sitting top of their group with three wins from three matches. Pakistan, meanwhile, arrived in second place with two victories and one defeat on their record.
The result brought India's perfect start to a close, while handing Pakistan their second loss of the tournament. The visitors had previously fallen 3-0 to Japan on 29 September, but this away performance suggested a different approach against the hosts.
Before the match, India led the standings with eight points from their three games. Pakistan sat one place below with six points. The defeat leaves India with three wins and one loss, while Pakistan now sits at two wins and two defeats.
India's recent form had been impressive, with victories over Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Qatar in their opening three matches. Pakistan's earlier results included wins against Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, alongside the loss to Japan. The contrast in momentum made this fixture particularly intriguing.
The final standings now show India in second place with seven points and Pakistan also on six points after four matches. The gap between the two sides has narrowed significantly, setting up an interesting conclusion to the group stage.
