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India Defends Asian Games Gold, Laxman Praises Team's Composure Under Pressure
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News18•05-10-2026, 08:30
India Defends Asian Games Gold, Laxman Praises Team's Composure Under Pressure
- •India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by 19 runs in the men’s T20 cricket final at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, successfully defending their gold medal.
- •Head coach VVS Laxman expressed immense pride, commending the team's composure and ability to perform under pressure, highlighting their champion's mindset.
- •India posted a commanding 211/6, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 61 off 28 balls and Tilak Varma remaining unbeaten on 51 off 22 balls.
- •India's bowlers, including Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, and Shivam Dube (two wickets each), restricted Pakistan to 192/6 despite Hasan Nawaz's 96.
- •The men's victory completed a memorable double for India in cricket at the Asian Games, following the women's team's gold medal win against Pakistan.
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India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the men's cricket final at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan to successfully defend their gold medal. Batting first, India posted 211/6 with Abhishek Sharma scoring 61 and Tilak Varma making an unbeaten 51, and then restricted Pakistan to 192/6.
India posted a commanding total of 211/6 in their 20 overs, while Pakistan was restricted to 192/6 in response, giving India a 19-run victory to secure the gold medal.
Abhishek Sharma led the charge with a blistering 61 off 28 balls including seven sixes, while Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 51 off 22 balls, and Shivam Dube contributed 27 off 14 deliveries.
