India wins men's cricket gold medal at 2026 Asian Games
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What happened
India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs to win the men's cricket gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games held in Nisshin, Japan.
Led by captain Shreyas Iyer, India scored 211 runs for six wickets, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 61 runs off 28 balls and Tilak Varma remaining not out on 51.
Pakistan finished at 192 for eight in their 20 overs, despite a 96-run not-out performance from Hasan Nawaz.
Why it matters
The victory marks the second consecutive time India has secured the men's cricket gold medal at the Asian Games.
Indian bowlers Axar Patel and Washington Sundar contributed to the win by taking two wickets each for 29 runs.
Context
The cricket tournament took place from 17 September to 3 October 2026.
India reached the final after defeating Sri Lanka in the semifinals and advancing past their quarterfinal match against Afghanistan, which was washed out.
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