2026 Asian Games: Abhishek, Tilak edge out Pakistan, India grabs gold (Nisshin)

India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the men’s cricket final at the 2026 Asian Games at Korogi Sports Park in Nagoya, Japan, securing the gold medal.

India posted an imposing 211/6 in 20 overs, while Pakistan managed 192/6 in reply.

India’s innings was powered by Abhishek Sharma, who smashed 61 off 28 balls, and Tilak Varma, who remained unbeaten on 51 off 22 balls.

Pakistan fought back through Hasan Nawaz, who blasted 96 off 51 balls, but India held their nerve to seal a 19-run victory and claim the men’s cricket gold medal.

India 211/6 (Abhishek Sharma 61, Tilak Varma 51; Minhas 3/25, Daniyal 2/43) defeated Pakistan 192/6 (Hasan Nawaz 96; Axar Patel 2/29, Washington Sundar 2/29, Shivam Dube 2/33) by 19 runs.

3 Oct 2026