India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in a high-scoring men's T20 final at the 2026 Asian Games to win the gold medal and successfully defend their Asian Games cricket title. India posted 211/6 after being asked to bat first, before Pakistan finished on 192/6 in their 20 overs.
India Post 211 in the Final
India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat. Opener Abhishek Sharma provided a rapid start, scoring 61 runs from 28 balls, including seven sixes.
After Pakistan's bowlers regained some control in the middle overs, Tilak Varma produced a powerful finish. He remained unbeaten on 51 from 22 balls, while Shivam Dube contributed 27 from 14 deliveries as India reached 211/6 from their 20 overs.
Hasan Nawaz Keeps Pakistan in the Chase
Pakistan began their chase positively, but India continued to take wickets at important moments.
Hasan Nawaz kept Pakistan's hopes alive with an impressive 96 off 51 balls, including seven sixes and five fours. However, Pakistan could not maintain the required scoring rate during the closing overs and finished at 192/6, falling 19 runs short.
India's bowlers held their nerve in the final stages, with Washington Sundar and other bowlers making key contributions before India completed the victory.
India Defend Asian Games Cricket Gold
The victory gives India a second consecutive men's cricket gold medal at the Asian Games. India had also won gold at the previous edition in Hangzhou, while Pakistan took silver in the 2026 final. Sri Lanka won the bronze medal after defeating Bangladesh in the third-place playoff.
The final was played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, bringing together the two teams in another major international T20 contest.
Match Summary
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| India | 211/6 (20 overs) |
| Pakistan | 192/6 (20 overs) |
| Result | India won by 19 runs |
| Venue | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan |
| Medal | 🥇 India - Gold |
Top performers:
- Abhishek Sharma: 61 (28) (IN)
- Tilak Varma: 51* (22) (IN)
- Shivam Dube: 27 (14) (IN)
- Hasan Nawaz: 96 (51) (PK)
India vs Pakistan Final: Key Takeaway
India's total of 211/6 proved decisive despite Hasan Nawaz's outstanding individual innings. The 19-run victory secured India's gold medal and completed their successful defence of the men's cricket title at the Asian Games.
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