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Hasan Nawaz Still Haunted By Asian Games Final Defeat To India
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News18•07-10-2026, 20:02
Hasan Nawaz Still Haunted By Asian Games Final Defeat To India
- •Pakistan cricketer Hasan Nawaz admitted that small mistakes cost his team the Asian Games final against arch-rivals India.
- •India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs to secure the men's cricket gold medal at the Asian Games.
- •Nawaz scored a brilliant 96 off 51 balls but fell short of guiding Pakistan to the target of 212.
- •The defeat extended India's head-to-head dominance over Pakistan to 6-0 since the start of the 2024 T20 World Cup.
- •Nawaz emphasized that Pakistan must learn from these mistakes and improve to beat India in future encounters.
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India posted a total of 211/6 in their 20 overs, while Pakistan finished their chase at 192/6, resulting in a 19-run victory for India to claim the gold medal.
Hasan Nawaz played a spirited knock of 96 runs off 51 balls, hitting 7 sixes and 5 fours, but his lone-warrior effort ultimately fell short as Pakistan settled for the silver medal.
Hasan Nawaz stated that small mistakes during the run chase cost Pakistan the match, noting that although he was satisfied with his personal performance, missing out on the gold medal was deeply disappointing.
