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Abhishek Sharma's Explosive Batting Leads India to Asian Games Gold
India and Pakistan played each other for the Asian Games cricket gold medal.
India batted first and scored 211 runs while losing six wickets.
Abhishek Sharma scored 61 runs from 28 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes.
One report says he reached 50 runs in just 20 balls.
Pakistan scored 192 runs, so India won by 19 runs.
During the early part of the match, Pakistan's Saim Ayub dropped two difficult catches.
Abhishek's father, Rajkumar Sharma, congratulated the Indian team.
He also said he hoped India would win its upcoming series against the West Indies.
India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the men's T20 final to win the Asian Games gold medal.
Abhishek Sharma scored 61 runs from 28 balls, including six fours and five sixes; one report also says he reached 50 in 20 balls.
India made 211/6 in 20 overs, and Pakistan finished at 192/6.
Saim Ayub dropped two difficult catches in quick succession during the powerplay; the misses drew attention and criticism from fans.
India captain Shreyas Iyer elected to bat, while Abhishek's father, Rajkumar Sharma, congratulated the team and expressed hope for a win in the upcoming West Indies series.
- Who
- India and Pakistan's men's cricket teams; Abhishek Sharma was India's leading batter, and his father Rajkumar Sharma commented after the win.
- What
- India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games men's T20 final to win gold.
- Where
- Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
- When
- The final was reported as taking place on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
- Why
- The teams were competing for the Asian Games men's cricket gold medal.
Fan criticism
Difficult chances
Saim Ayub's dropped catches
Fan criticism
Fans questioned Pakistan's fielding and some mocked the missed chances.
Difficult chances
The reports describe both catch opportunities as difficult, while noting they gave Indian batters a reprieve.
Key facts
- Result
- India beat Pakistan by 19 runs
- India innings
- 211/6 in 20 overs
- Pakistan innings
- 192/6
- Abhishek Sharma
- 61 runs from 28 balls; one report says he reached his half-century in 20 balls
- Missed catches
- Saim Ayub dropped two difficult chances in quick succession
- Venue
- Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan
- Father's reaction
- Rajkumar Sharma congratulated India and hoped for another win in the West Indies series
Quotes
Rajkumar Sharma
Father of Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma
“The match is on the 6th; they will reach on the 5th and play the match on the 6th. The entire team will be reaching there, and it will be a good series because the West Indies team is also very good. I hope we win that series as well.”
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“I congratulate Team India on winning the gold medal today.”
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Sources
Team India Star Abhishek Sharma's Father Reacts To Historic Gold Against Pakistan At Asian Games 2026
Asian Games Final: Pakistan Drops Back-To-Back Catches Of Fiery Abhishek Sharma, Netizens Troll, 'Keeping Up With Traditions'
IND vs PAK: Abhishek Sharma Demolishes Pakistan Attack With 20-Ball Fifty In Asian Games Gold Medal Match
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