Gold medal! India beat Pakistan by 19 runs, defend Asian Games crown in men’s cricket

India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games men’s cricket final to win gold. Batting first, India posted 211/6, led by Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 61 off 28 balls and late contributions from Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube. Pakistan fought back through Hasan Nawaz’s 96, but India’s disciplined bowling secured a thrilling victory and completed a memorable all-round performance.