India Beat Pakistan by 19 runs to Clinch Gold at Asian Games 2026 Final

In a thrilling finale at the korogi Sports Park , Nisshin , India defeated arch rivals Pakistan by 19 runs to win the Gold Medal in the Men's Cricket Final of the Asian Games 2026. Batting first India posted a massive total of 211 /6 in 20 overs . Opener Abhishek Sharma gave the flying start with a blistering 61 off just 28 balls After Abhishek's dismissal , Tilak Varma took charge and remained unbeaten on 51 off just 22 balls with Shivam Dube adding a quick 27 off 15 balls to take India past 200 run mark . For Pakistan Ahmed Daniyal and Arafat Minhas picked up 2 wickets each . In reply , Pakistan finished at 192/6 , falling short by 19 runs . Hasan Nawaz fought a lone battle for Pakistan with a superb 96 off 51 balls . He was well supported by Saim Ayub ( 29) in the middle overs . For India the spinners did the job . Washington Sundar , Axar Patel and Shivam Dube picked up two wickets , while Jasprit Bumrah bowled a crucial economical spell . With this win , India successfully defended their Men's Cricket Gold Medal and won their 19 th Gold medal in the ongoing Asian Games 2026.