Pakistan and India meet in Asian Games cricket final after semi-final wins
Pakistan and India will contest the men's cricket gold medal match at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Saturday following their respective semi-final victories.
Pakistan chase target against Bangladesh
Pakistan chased a revised target of 112 runs to defeat Bangladesh by six wickets. Abdul Samad remained unbeaten on 30 off 15 balls while Hasan Nawaz added 27 not out. The team recovered from 53-4 in the first innings to finish with nine overs remaining.
India dominate Sri Lanka comfortably
Defending champions India secured their place in the final by defeating Sri Lanka by 124 runs. Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten 80 off 46 balls to lead the innings. Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel and Abhishek Sharma each claimed two wickets for the visitors.
Quarter-finals affected by rain
The quarter-final matches were washed out due to heavy rainfall before the semi-finals began. Pakistan and India advanced to the final based on their higher rankings in the tournament standings. The gold medal match is scheduled for Saturday at Korogi Sports Park.
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- Express Tribune
- Dawn
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