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India Defends Asian Games Cricket Gold, Beats Pakistan by 19 Runs in Thrilling Final!
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News18•03-10-2026, 14:03
India Defends Asian Games Cricket Gold, Beats Pakistan by 19 Runs in Thrilling Final!
- •India secured the men's T20 cricket gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, defeating Pakistan by 19 runs in a thrilling final held at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
- •India posted a formidable total of 211/6, then successfully restricted Pakistan to 192/6 to clinch the victory.
- •This win marks India's successful defense of their Asian Games men's cricket gold, following their triumph at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, in 2023.
- •Abhishek Sharma starred with 61 off 28 balls, while Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 51 off 22 balls, setting a challenging target of 212 for Pakistan.
- •Despite Hasan Nawaz's impressive 96 for Pakistan, India maintained their lead to secure the 19-run victory.
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India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the final at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, to successfully defend their Asian Games men's cricket title.
Abhishek Sharma scored 61 runs off 28 balls, and Tilak Varma remained unbeaten with 51 runs off 22 balls, helping India set a target of 212 runs.
At the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, in 2023, India won the men's cricket gold after the final against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain, taking the title by virtue of their higher seeding.
