India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the men's cricket final at the 2026 Asian Games on Saturday to retain the gold medal.
Batting first after winning the toss, India posted 211 for six in 20 overs at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Abhishek Sharma led the scoring with 61 runs off 28 balls, hitting three fours and seven sixes.
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Important points readers should notice.
India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs.
India scored 211/6 in 20 overs.
Abhishek Sharma scored 61 off 28 balls.
Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 51 off 22 balls.
Pakistan finished on 192/6.
Hasan Nawaz scored 96 off 51 balls.
Tilak Varma provided a strong finish, remaining unbeaten on 51 off 22 balls, while Shivam Dube contributed 27 runs. India reached 211 for six at the end of their 20 overs.
Chasing 212, Pakistan were restricted to 192 for six in 20 overs. Hasan Nawaz kept Pakistan in contention with a fighting 96 off 51 balls, but India held their nerve in the final overs to secure a 19-run victory.
The victory gave India a second consecutive gold medal in the men's cricket competition at the Asian Games. Pakistan took silver, while Sri Lanka won the bronze medal.
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India's victory secured its second consecutive gold medal in the men's cricket competition at the Asian Games.
