India Pakistan Asian Games Cricket Final

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1. 2 Oct

   India and Pakistan last met in a T20 World Cup group-stage match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 15.

   2 outlets · Al Jazeera
2. 3 Oct

   Earlier, India posted 211 for six after being asked to bat first, with Tilak Varma producing an unbeaten 51 off 22 balls and Shivam Dube supplying the late impetus with 27 off 15.

   2 outlets · Dawn

Coverage 15 articles

• 3 Oct India beat Pakistan to take Asian Games goldIndia defeated Pakistan to win the Asian Games cricket gold medal with a score of 211-6 against Pakistan’s 192-6 in Nagoya, Japan. Leading the way for India were Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma, who scored 61 and an unbeaten 51 respectively, both contributing significantly through sixes. Despite Hasan Nawaz's outstanding effort of 96 runs for Pakistan, India’s strong batting performance and effective bowling secured…BBC
• 3 Oct India beat arch-rivals Pakistan to win Asian Games T20 cricket goldIndia won the Asian Games T20 cricket gold medal by defeating Pakistan with a 19-run margin on Saturday in Nagoya, Japan. In a thrilling final, India scored 211-6 after choosing to bat first, led by Abhishek Sharma's quickfire 61 not out. Pakistan responded strongly with Hasan Nawaz scoring an impressive 96 but fell short at 192-6, losing the match despite valiant efforts from their players.Al Jazeera
• 3 Oct Hasan Nawaz's fighting 96 against India in vain as Pakistan settle for Asian Games cricket silverIn the Asian Games men’s cricket final in Japan, Hasan Nawaz scored a spirited 96 not out but it wasn’t enough as Pakistan lost to India by 19 runs, settling for silver with a score of 192 for six. Despite being 39 for three early on, Hasan and Saim Ayub put up 87 for the fourth wicket before falling short in their pursuit of India’s 212-run target set by Shivam Dube and others.Dawn
• 3 Oct Asian games final: Hasan Nawaz hits belligerent half century to bring Pakistan back in the game against IndiaIn the Asian Games men’s cricket final, Hasan Nawaz scored a belligerent 58 off 30 balls with five sixes and two fours to keep Pakistan in contention against India. After reaching 126 for three in 14 overs of chasing 212, Pakistan still needed 86 runs from the last 36 balls. Hasan's aggressive batting shifted momentum sharply, particularly during a 13th over where he hit two sixes off Ravi Bishnoi and then scored…Dawn
• 3 Oct Asian Games final: Pakistan reach 76-3 at halfway stage as India bowlers dominateIn the Asian Games men’s cricket final, Pakistan required 136 runs from their remaining 10 overs to win after reaching 76 for three at the halfway stage of chasing India's total of 212. Hasan Nawaz scored an unbeaten 26 off 18 balls and Saim Ayub was not out on 12 as Pakistan’s chase gained momentum following early wickets. Earlier, India posted a competitive score thanks to Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 51 off 22 balls…Dawn
• 3 Oct Asian Games final: Pakistan struggle to 39-2 in powerplay after India post 211In the Asian Games men’s cricket final, Pakistan need 136 runs from the last 10 overs to beat India, who posted a total of 211 for six. After losing three early wickets, Pakistan reached 76 for three at the halfway mark with Hasan Nawaz scoring an unbeaten 26 off 18 balls and Saim Ayub not out on 12 off nine. India’s innings featured Tilak Varma's unbeaten 51 off 22 balls and Shivam Dube's late hitting of 27 off 15…Dawn
• 3 Oct India-Pakistan blockbuster brings cricket fever to Japan baseball fieldIndia and Pakistan faced each other in a men’s cricket final at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, on a converted baseball field designed to hold 2,500 spectators. Long-time residents from both countries who live in Japan lined up hours early to watch the rare match, which typically draws hundreds of millions of viewers back home. Despite the setting being more modest than usual, with trees and a baseball pitcher’s…Dawn
• 3 Oct Asian Games final: Varma, Dube late surge lifts India to 211-6 against PakistanTilak Varma and Shivam Dube led a late surge as India scored 211 for six against Pakistan in the Asian Games cricket final on Saturday at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan. Varma hit an unbeaten 51 off 22 balls with three fours and four sixes, while Dube contributed 27 from 15 balls including two fours and two sixes. India’s innings was boosted by generous extras from Pakistan, who conceded 46 runs in the final…Dawn
• 3 Oct Abhishek falls after blazing 61 as India reach 133-4 in 14th over against PakistanAbhishek Sharma scored a rapid 61 off 28 balls with three fours and seven sixes before being dismissed by Arafat Minhas in the eighth over of India's innings against Pakistan at Korogi Sports Park on Saturday. Despite Sharma’s aggressive performance, India reached only 133-4 after 14 overs, with Pakistan tightening their bowling strategy to restrict scoring. Arafat also bowled Ishan Kishan for 20 runs in the final…Dawn
• 3 Oct Abhishek’s 52 powers India to 81-2 in powerplay against PakistanIn the Asian Games men’s cricket final on Saturday, Indian opener Abhishek Sharma scored a quickfire 52 off 30 balls with six sixes and three fours as India reached 81-2 after their six-over powerplay at Korogi Sports Park. Despite Pakistan taking out two wickets through medium-pacer Ahmed Daniyal and Saim Ayub’s spin, India made a strong start to the match by choosing to bat first.Dawn

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