India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to win men’s Asian Games cricket gold

India 211-6; Pakistan 192-6 in Twenty20 cricket finalCaptains refuse traditional pre-match handshakesIndia beat their fierce rivals Pakistan by 19 runs to complete a golden double in the Asian Games cricket after a pulsating final in front of a small but raucous crowd in Nagoya, Japan. The T20 world champions posted 211 for six in their 20 overs with Abhishek Sharma scoring 61 and Tilak Varma 51 not out, before Hasan Nawaz’s valiant 96 saw Pakistan come up short at 192 for six.The neighbouring countries only meet in international tournaments and on neutral ground because of political tensions and the captains refused the normal handshakes before the match on Saturday. Afterwards, the jubilant India players paraded their national flag around the ground. The clash on a converted baseball field in Japan was new ground for even these rivals and their hundreds of millions of fans who were watching back home on television. Continue reading...

The Indian men's cricket team received their gold medals from ICC Chairman Jay Shah during the medal ceremony after defeating Pakistan by 19 runs in the men's cricket final at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.India produced a commanding batting performance after winning the toss and electing to bat first. The team posted 211/6 in 20 overs, setting Pakistan a target of 212 in the high-profile gold medal clash at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.Mohsin Naqvi is not present because his real father Chad Jay Shah is there on the Asian Games podium. #asiangames pic.twitter.com/qAYytkruQY— (@itsZimbuX) October 3, 2026 Congratulations #TeamIndia for successfully defending the Asian Games Gold Medal Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/g4wzZagyGj#AsianGames pic.twitter.com/sg7z4dhUzH— BCCI (@BCCI) October 3, 2026 Abhishek Sharma led India's charge with a blistering 61 off 28 balls, while Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 51 off 22 deliveries. Pakistan mounted a fight during the chase, with Hasan Nawaz scoring a determined 96. However, India's bowlers kept Pakistan from reaching the target, restricting them to 192/6 in their 20 overs to secure a 19-run victory.At the medal ceremony, Jay Shah was among the officials presenting the medals to the Indian players. He attended the final in his capacity as ICC Chairman.The victory saw India successfully defend their men's cricket gold medal at the Asian Games. It also completed a cricket gold-medal double for India at the 2026 Games, with the women's team having earlier defeated Sri Lanka in the women's final.

India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games men’s cricket final to win gold. Batting first, India posted 211/6, led by Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 61 off 28 balls and late contributions from Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube. Pakistan fought back through Hasan Nawaz’s 96, but India’s disciplined bowling secured a thrilling victory and completed a memorable all-round performance.

India put an all-round display at Korogi Park to clinch their second consecutive gold medal at Asian Games cricket on Saturday. Opting to bat, swashbuckling half-centuries from Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma helped them post a record 211/6. Hasan Nawaz threatened to take Pakistan over the finish line, but India survived and clinched another gold medal at Aichi-Nagoya. Congratulations #TeamIndia for successfully defending the Asian Games Gold Medal Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/g4wzZagyGj#AsianGames pic.twitter.com/sg7z4dhUzH— BCCI (@BCCI) October 3, 2026 India posted a commanding 211/6 against Pakistan in the men’s T20 gold medal match at the 2026 Asian Games, powered by quickfire half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma. After Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell for 15 and Sanju Samson for 2, Abhishek smashed 61 off 28 balls, including seven sixes and three fours. His 20-ball fifty helped India reach 81/2 in the powerplay—their highest against Pakistan in T20Is.India continued attacking through the middle overs, with Ishan Kishan scoring 20 and Shreyas Iyer making 21 before departing. Shivam Dube added a brisk 27 off 15 balls, while Tilak Varma exploded late, scoring an unbeaten 51 off 22 balls with four sixes and three fours. Varma’s rapid fifty helped India finish at 211/6, with Ahmed Daniyal and Arafat Minhas taking two wickets each for Pakistan.IND vs PAK: Saim Ayub Taunts Vaibhav Sooryavanshi With 'Rocking Baby' Celebration During Asian Games Gold Medal Match | VideoIn response, Pakistan batters failed to replicate the start the Indian openers managed. The Indian spinners bowled tight lines and made their rivals work hard for their runs. It was only after Hasan Nawaz and Saim Ayub got togther that Pakistan had any chance at chasing the target. Nawaz played a sensational innings of 95, but Pakistan fell short by 19 runs. India had won the gold medal in the previous Asian Games as well, then captained by Ruturaj Gaikwad.

India delivered a commanding batting performance in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket gold medal match against Pakistan, posting a massive 211/6 in 20 overs. After winning the toss, Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer elected to bat first, and his decision paid off as the batters put Pakistan under pressure from the outset.Abhishek Sharma provided a blazing start, helping India race to 81 runs in the first six overs. The team continued its aggressive approach to reach 114/3 at the halfway stage. Pakistan managed to slow the scoring rate during the middle overs, preventing India from pushing beyond the 230-run mark.INDIA 212/20 overs vs PAKISTAN - Gold Medal on line! Poor show from Pakistan - Wayward bowling + sloppy fielding gifted India extra 13 runs. Now need 212 in 20 overs for GOLD at Korogi Sports Park.Huge chase! #INDvPAK #AsianGames— Muhammad Yousaf (ANJUM) (@imyousafanjum) October 3, 2026 India set Pakistan a target of 212 runs! India finished their innings at 211/6, setting Pakistan a challenging target of 212 runs.Now it’s Pakistan’s turn! Can Pakistan chase it down? #INDvsPAK #AsianGames #Cricket #Pakistan #India pic.twitter.com/U5gjC1B25c— Waleed Ch (@waleed_ch5) October 3, 2026 However, India finished strongly, with Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube accelerating in the death overs. Dube played an attacking cameo, scoring 27 off just 15 deliveries, while Varma smashed 51 off 22 balls to give India a formidable total.Abhishek Sharma was another standout performer, scoring 61 runs at the top of the order. India finished at 211/6, setting Pakistan a target of 212 runs to win the gold medal.What a mess from Pak bowling line upEveryone bowling short to batter's like Sharma and surya.Poor selection, slaying young Saad against surya and Abhishek #pakvsind— (@ejaz_ansaari) October 3, 2026 Pakistan will be mightily ‘relieved’ India scored ‘only’ 211. Pakistani bowling and fielding so ordinary they could have actually conceded 250!Gold beckons India #IndvsPak #AsianGames— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) October 3, 2026 INDIA KI SAANDAAR PAARI!Asian Games FINAL - IND vs PAKAbhishek Sharma ka toofan - 61 runs sirf 28 ball me (3x4, 7x6)Total Score: 211/6 (20 Over) Gold aane wala hai!#INDvsPAK #AsianGames2026— Sudhanshu (@Sudhanshupn) October 3, 2026 The total is India's highest in men's T20 internationals against Pakistan, adding another milestone to the high-stakes rivalry. Pakistan now face the challenge of chasing 212 in the final, with the Asian Games 2026 gold medal on the line.Scorecard: India 211/6 (20 overs) — Abhishek Sharma 61, Tilak Varma 51; A. Minhas 2/25.