India beat arch-rivals Pakistan to win Asian Games T20 cricket gold

India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in gold medal match at Asian Games as Hasan Nawaz’s 96 in vein in reply to 211-6.Published On 3 Oct 20263 Oct 2026India beat their fierce rivals Pakistan by 19 runs on Saturday to win Asian Games T20 cricket gold after a pulsating final in front of a small but raucous crowd in Nagoya, Japan.Hasan Nawaz’s valiant 96 saw Pakistan come up just short at 192-6, after World T20 champions India scored a mammoth 211-6 in their 20 overs.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Man City whistleblower Pinto says he ‘received death threats’ over leakslist 2 of 3Dominican Republic bans Haiti from its stadiums after football fans clashlist 3 of 3Manchester City appeal Premier League financial breach rulingend of listIndia choose to bat against Pakistan in the fierce rivals’ blockbuster and Abhishek Sharma pummelled a 20-ball fifty on his way to 61 in a whirlwind start to the innings on the converted baseball field.India brought their 100 up off just 55 balls before Pakistan’s bowlers regained some control after dismissing the in-form Ishan Kishan for 20 and captain Shreyas Iyer for 21.But Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube unleashed a late onslaught, putting on 62 in...