India Defeats Pakistan by 19 Runs to Retain Asian Games Cricket Gold, PM Modi Congratulates Team
In the 2026 Asian Games men's cricket final held in Nisshin on October 3, India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs to successfully defend their gold medal. India set a target of 211/6, powered by Abhishek Sharma's 61 off 28 balls and Tilak Varma's unbeaten 51 off 22 balls. Pakistan's Hasan Nawaz scored 96 runs but the team was restricted to 192/6 by Indian bowlers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian team and Shreyas Iyer for this significant accomplishment, calling it a joyous moment for the nation. The victory adds to the historical list of high-profile India-Pakistan cricket finals.