India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to win Asian Games cricket gold
India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the men's cricket final at the Korogi Athletic Park Stadium in Nagoya on Saturday.
India set a high target
India posted 211 for six in their 20 overs after choosing to bat first. Abhishek Sharma scored 61 runs while Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube added 62 runs for the sixth wicket.
Pakistan chase falls short
Pakistan chased the target but finished at 192 for eight in their allotted overs. Hasan Nawaz top-scored with an unbeaten 96 off 51 balls to lead a recovery from a difficult start.
Final result confirmed
Pakistan fell short of the target despite the late partnership between Nawaz and Saim Ayub. The match concluded with India retaining their gold medal status in the tournament.
2 outlets, different leads
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Business Recorder
India defeat Pakistan in Asian Games final to clinch cricket gold
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Dawn
Hasan Nawaz's fighting 96 against India in vain as Pakistan settle for Asian Games cricket silver
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