Asian Games 2026: India Beat Pakistan by 19 Runs to Win Men’s Cricket Gold Medal, Hasan Nawaz 96 runs knock in Vain

VoM News Desk | October 3, 2026 | 01:58 PM IST | Breaking News, Sports | Follow on Google News

Asian Games 2026: India Beat Pakistan by 19 Runs to Win Men’s Cricket Gold Medal, Hasan Nawaz 96 runs knock in Vain

NISSHIN, Japan, Oct 3, 2026 [VoM News]: India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final on Saturday to retain the gold medal at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.

Captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat as India posted 211/6 in 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma smashed 61 off 28 balls, while Tilak Varma struck an unbeaten 51 off 22 deliveries. Shivam Dube contributed 27 from 15 balls during the late surge.

Pakistan fought back strongly in the run chase but finished at 192/6 in 20 overs, handing India a 19-run victory and Pakistan the silver medal, Hasan Nawaz scored 96 runs, but went in Vain.

The victory saw India successfully defend the Asian Games men’s cricket title won at Hangzhou 2023, completing another major achievement for the Shreyas Iyer-led side.

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