Pakistan’s men’s volleyball team defeated India 3-0 in the quarter-final of the 2026 Asian Games. The match was played at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium on Thursday. The victory secured Pakistan’s place in the semifinals. The Green Shirts produced a strong performance against their regional rivals throughout the match.
Pakistan controlled the opening set from the start. They finished the set with a 25-19 victory after 23 minutes. India responded with a stronger display in the second set. The two teams remained closely matched during the contest.
Pakistan maintained their composure during the tense second set. They eventually secured a 25-23 win after 34 minutes. The Green Shirts then returned to a dominant level in the third set. Pakistan won the final set 25-18 after 25 minutes.
The result completed a straight-sets victory for Pakistan. It also confirmed their progress to the semifinal stage of the Asian Games.
Murad Khan Leads Pakistan Scoring
Opposite hitter Murad Khan was Pakistan’s leading scorer. He finished the match with 19 points. Khan recorded 18 successful spikes during the quarter-final. His attacking contribution played an important role in Pakistan’s victory. Ali Usman Faryad also made a strong contribution for Pakistan. He scored 13 points during the match.
Mohammad Hammad added nine points to Pakistan’s total. The three players provided consistent attacking options against India. Pakistan also held a clear advantage in attack points. The Green Shirts recorded 75 attack points compared with India’s 60.
The Pakistani side also had a narrow advantage in blocks. Pakistan registered five blocks, while India managed four. India, however, collected more service points during the match. Pakistan also benefited from 20 errors committed by their opponents.
India made one more opponent error than Pakistan. These errors helped Pakistan maintain their advantage during important stages.
Pakistan’s Asian Games Campaign
Pakistan had already made a positive start to their Asian Games campaign. The team defeated Kazakhstan 3-1 in their opening match. The quarter-final victory over India continued that strong run. Pakistan will now prepare for their semifinal assignment.
The 2026 Asian Games volleyball competition has provided Pakistan with another opportunity. The team will look to build on its quarter-final performance. The straight-sets win also highlighted Pakistan’s consistency across all three sets. They avoided dropping a set despite India’s strong second-set challenge.
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Pakistan’s performance combined effective attacking play with disciplined execution. The team now moves forward in the Asian Games knockout stage. The semifinal will be the next major test for the Green Shirts. Pakistan will aim to continue its campaign after securing a convincing win over India.
