India Clinches Gold Again at Asian Games with Victory Over Pakistan

Team India, led by Shreyas Iyer, successfully defended their Asian Games gold medal by defeating Pakistan by 19 runs in a thrilling final. With a solid total of 211 runs, India's bowlers restricted Pakistan to 192 runs, showcasing remarkable performances from key players. This victory marks India's second consecutive gold medal at the Asian Games, highlighting their dominance in the tournament. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the match and standout performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 3, 2026, 13:58 IST

India's Triumph at the Asian Games

On Saturday, October 3, Team India, under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, showcased an impressive performance to secure their gold medal at the Asian Games, defeating Pakistan by 19 runs in the final held at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.

India set a formidable target of 211 runs for 6 wickets in their 20 overs, bolstered by outstanding half-centuries from opener Abhishek Sharma, who scored 61 runs, and a solid 51 not out from a middle-order batsman.

In response, Pakistan managed to score 192 runs for 6 wickets in their allotted overs. Despite a valiant effort from Hasan Nawaz, who scored 96 runs, and a partnership of 87 runs for the fourth wicket with Saim Ayub, who contributed 29 runs off 22 balls, they fell short.

The Indian bowling attack was led by Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Shivam Dube, who collectively took six wickets, with figures of 2/29, 2/29, and 2/33 respectively, ensuring a successful defense of their title.

Congratulations to #TeamIndia for their remarkable achievement in retaining the Asian Games Gold Medal! Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/g4wzZagyGj #AsianGames pic.twitter.com/sg7z4dhUzH