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Asian Games: Abhishek-Sanju Fail, Vaibhav-Ishan Shine, India Sets 170-Run Target for Sri Lanka.
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News18•01-10-2026, 11:45
Asian Games: Abhishek-Sanju Fail, Vaibhav-Ishan Shine, India Sets 170-Run Target for Sri Lanka.
- •In the Asian Games semi-final, experienced batsmen like Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson failed, but Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ishan Kishan rescued the Indian team.
- •Vaibhav Suryavanshi laid the foundation with 38 runs off 21 balls, while Ishan Kishan played a career-best unbeaten innings of 80 runs off 46 balls.
- •Ishan Kishan's innings included four fours and five sixes, helping India set a challenging target of 169/7 for Sri Lanka.
- •Vaibhav Suryavanshi batted intelligently, avoiding unnecessary risks and putting pressure on the Sri Lankan bowlers.
- •The winning team will face Pakistan in the Gold Medal match, who defeated Bangladesh in the first semi-final.
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Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten 80 runs off 46 balls with four fours and five sixes, while 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi contributed 38 runs off 21 balls, helping India set a target of 170 runs after early wickets fell.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi was dismissed when Sri Lankan captain Arachchige deceived him with grip and sharp turn, causing him to hit a thick outside edge that was caught by fielder Sineth Jayawardene at short third.
Pakistan secured their spot in the gold medal match by defeating Bangladesh in the first semi-final.
