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India won the gold medal in the men’s cricket event at the Asian Games 2026 by defeating Pakistan in the final at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan. India posted a strong total of 211/6 in 20 overs, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 61 off 28 balls and Tilak Varma contributing an unbeaten 51 off 22 balls. Pakistan fell 19 runs short while chasing the target, despite Hasan Nawaz’s impressive 96 runs. Shivam Dube took the final wicket of Nawaz, helping India secure the gold. Pakistan won silver, while Sri Lanka claimed the bronze medal.