India men's cricket team retains Asian Games 2026 gold, beats Pakistan by 19 runs in final
India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games 2026 men's T20 cricket final in Aichi, Japan, on 3 October 2026 to retain the gold medal.
Summary
India scored 211/6 in 20 overs, with Abhishek Sharma making 61 and Tilak Varma an unbeaten 51, and then restricted Pakistan to 192/6 despite Hasan Nawaz's 96 off 51 balls. India thus defended its Asian Games men's cricket title. Sri Lanka won the bronze medal by beating Bangladesh by 63 runs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team and called it a joyous occasion for the nation.
Key facts
- Final
- India 211/6 beat Pakistan 192/6 by 19 runs (3 Oct 2026)
- Top scorers
- Abhishek Sharma 61, Tilak Varma 51* (India); Hasan Nawaz 96 (Pakistan)
- Result
- India retain Asian Games men's cricket gold; Pakistan silver
- Bronze
- Sri Lanka (beat Bangladesh by 63 runs)
- Host
- 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, Japan
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which team did India defeat in the men's cricket final of the Asian Games 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Pakistan
By how many runs did India win the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket final?
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Correct answer: B — 19 runs
Which team won the bronze medal in men's cricket at the Asian Games 2026 by beating Bangladesh by 63 runs?
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Correct answer: C — Sri Lanka