India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games men's cricket final, taking gold

3 October 2026 Sports

The Indian men's cricket team defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games final on October 3, 2026.
Abhishek Sharma's innings of 61 runs off 28 balls contributed significantly to India's total of 211 runs.
Pakistan's chase faltered despite Hasan Nawaz's 96 runs, as the team finished their innings at 192 runs.
This victory represents India's 19th gold medal in cricket at the Asian Games, reinforcing their strong performance.

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