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IND vs PAK: India wins gold, chaos on field as Pakistan left with nowhere to hide!
- •India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the Men's Cricket Final of the 2026 Asian Games to clinch the gold medal.
- •India batted first, scoring 211 runs and setting a target of 212 for Pakistan.
- •Pakistan managed only 192 runs for 6 wickets while chasing, leading to India's 19-run victory.
- •After the match, the Indian team skipped the traditional handshake with Pakistan and went straight into celebration.
- •India has adopted a 'no handshake' policy with Pakistan on the field since the Pahalgam attack, maintaining this stance in the Asian Games.
Key Questions Answered
India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the Men's Cricket Final of the 2026 Asian Games to win the gold medal. India batted first and scored 211 runs, setting a 212-run target, while Pakistan managed 192 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Consequently, Pakistan settled for the silver medal.
India followed a strict "no handshake" policy with Pakistan on the cricket field, which was adopted following the Pahalgam terror attack. Rather than risking a rejected handshake, the Pakistan team headed back to the pavilion while the Indian team bypassed the tradition to celebrate their victory and thank fans.
Following the cricket final victory, India secured 19 gold, 26 silver, and 36 bronze medals, bringing their total medal count to 81 and placing them in fifth position. Meanwhile, Pakistan held 31st place with a total of 7 medals, comprising 1 silver and 6 bronze.
