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Injury Scare: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Leaves Field During Asian Games Final vs Pakistan
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News18•03-10-2026, 13:08
Injury Scare: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Leaves Field During Asian Games Final vs Pakistan
- •India faced an injury scare in the 2026 Asian Games final when 15-year-old opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi left the field after colliding with Ravi Bishnoi while attempting a catch against Pakistan.
- •The incident occurred in the ninth over when Hasan Nawaz miscued a shot, leading to Sooryavanshi and Bishnoi converging for the catch, resulting in a collision.
- •Sooryavanshi, who scored 15 off 9 balls earlier, lay on the ground briefly before leaving the field, raising concerns about his participation in the upcoming T20I series against West Indies.
- •India posted a strong total of 211/6, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 61 off 28 balls and Tilak Varma remaining unbeaten on 51 off 22 balls.
- •India's innings saw a rapid start with 81/2 in the Powerplay, followed by a crucial 62-run sixth-wicket stand between Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube.
Key Questions Answered
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi left the field after colliding in the outfield with spinner Ravi Bishnoi while attempting to catch a miscued hit by Pakistan's Hasan Nawaz.
India's T20I series against the West Indies is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
India finished their innings at 211/6 with 15 sixes, after plundering 57 runs across the final three overs.
