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India vs Pakistan Asian Games Final: Iyer Wins Toss, Opts to Bat; Vaibhav Retained
Abhishek Sharma’s 61 and Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 51 lifted India past 200, while Pakistan took two wickets each from Ahmed Daniyal and Arafat Minhas.
- On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Indian captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in the Asian Games gold medal match at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, setting a challenging target of 212 runs.
- This showdown marks the first-ever meeting between the two arch-rivals in men's cricket at the Asian Games. Both teams arrived unbeaten, with India aiming to defend the gold medal won in Hangzhou three years ago.
- Explosive half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma powered India to 211/6. Pakistan's spinners, including Arafat Minhas , initially stalled the scoring during middle overs.
- Pakistan all-rounder Saim Ayub dismissed 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi early in the innings and celebrated with a 'baby cradle' gesture. The mimicry, seemingly directed at the teenager's young age, drew significant attention during the broadcast.
- Requiring 212 runs to win, Pakistan faces a rare opportunity to end their long wait for Asian Games cricket gold. The winner will depart Nisshin with the coveted medal, concluding the tournament.
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Abhishek Sharma smashed 61 runs off 28 balls against Pakistan in the final of the Asian Games 2026. By hitting seven sixes, he equaled Yuvraj Singh's record in India-Pakistan T20Is.
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Abhishek Sharma equals Yuvraj Singh's big record against Pakistan, breaks Chris Gayle's six-hitting mark
Abhishek Sharma produced another attacking innings as India made a strong start against Pakistan in the gold medal match of the Asian Games 2026 at the Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday. India opted to bat first after winning the toss, and Abhishek gave the team the perfect start. The left-hander smashed a quick 61 off 28 balls, hitting seven sixes and giving India early momentum in the high-profile final.
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