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India Dominates Pakistan, Secures Second Consecutive Asian Games Gold in Cricket!
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News18•03-10-2026, 13:53
India Dominates Pakistan, Secures Second Consecutive Asian Games Gold in Cricket!
- •India defeated Pakistan by 20 runs to win their second consecutive Asian Games gold medal in cricket, posting 212/6 and restricting Pakistan to 192/6.
- •Abhishek Sharma starred with a blistering 61 off 28 balls, while Tilak Varma provided a crucial unbeaten 51 to set a formidable target.
- •Indian bowlers, led by Washington Sundar and Axar Patel, started strong, reducing Pakistan to 39/3 before Hasan Nawaz's 96 revived their chase.
- •Despite Nawaz's valiant effort, including capitalizing on two dropped catches, Pakistan fell short of the target.
- •This victory marks India's 19th gold medal at the ongoing Asian Games, contributing to their total medal tally of 81.
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India defeated Pakistan to win a second straight Asian Games gold medal, restricting them to 192/6 after posting a total of 212/6.
India posted an imposing 211 for six, fueled by Abhishek Sharma's blistering 61 off 28 balls and Tilak Varma's unbeaten 51 off 22 balls.
The final took place at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. This victory marked India's 19th gold and brought their total medal count to 81 at the ongoing Asian Games in Japan.
