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India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs on Saturday to win its second consecutive gold medal in the men’s cricket event at the Asian Games.
Batting first at Korogi Sports Park, India posted 211 for six in 20 overs, with half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma (61) and Tilak Varma (51 not out).
Pakistan, in reply, finished at 192 for six despite a 50-ball 96 from Hasan Nawaz, who hit seven sixes and five fours.
Axar Patel was India’s leading bowler, returning figures of 2/29 in four overs. A Minhas and A Daniyal took two wickets each for Pakistan.
India’s women’s team had also successfully defended its gold medal earlier in the Asian Games.
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Batting first at Korogi Sports Park, India posted 211 for six in 20 overs, with half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma (61) and Tilak Varma (51 not out).
Pakistan, in reply, finished at 192 for six despite a 50-ball 96 from Hasan Nawaz, who hit seven sixes and five fours.
Axar Patel was India’s leading bowler, returning figures of 2/29 in four overs. A Minhas and A Daniyal took two wickets each for Pakistan.
India’s women’s team had also successfully defended its gold medal earlier in the Asian Games.
Also Read: Weather on October 3: IMD predicts heavy rain in Arunachal Pradesh, thunderstorms in south India
