Asian Games 2026: India reach 114/3 in 10 overs against Pakistan as Abhishek Sharma smashes 61 off 28 balls in the cricket final.
India made a blazing start in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final against Pakistan, reaching 114/3 after 10 overs at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan. The match is being played for the men’s cricket gold medal.
Abhishek Sharma Leads India’s Explosive Start
After winning the toss, India captain Shreyas Iyer chose to bat first. Abhishek Sharma provided the early momentum, smashing 61 runs from just 28 deliveries. His innings included three fours and seven sixes before he was dismissed.
The left-handed opener’s aggressive knock helped India maintain a rapid scoring rate despite losing wickets at regular intervals.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Falls Early
Young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was the first Indian batter to depart. He scored 15 runs from nine balls, hitting two sixes during his brief stay at the crease.
Pakistan’s Saim Ayub claimed Sooryavanshi’s wicket as India looked to build a big total in the powerplay.
Sanju Samson Also Departs
Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson could not make a significant contribution, scoring two runs from four deliveries before returning to the pavilion.
With three wickets down, India continued to attack despite the setbacks, with the score reaching 114 after 10 overs.
Pakistan Bowlers Pick Up Three Wickets
Pakistan’s Saim Ayub, Arafat Minhas and Ahmed Daniyal had taken one wicket each by the 10-over mark. Other Pakistani bowlers, including Saad Masood, Sufiyan Muqeem and Abrar Ahmed, were still looking for their first wicket.
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The Asian Games 2026 final is being played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture. India entered the final after defeating Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the semifinal, while Pakistan advanced after beating Bangladesh in their semifinal.
Ishan Kishan Talks About Playing for India
Before the final, India’s Ishan Kishan spoke about the responsibility of representing the country. He highlighted the expectations surrounding the Indian team and said players must remain focused on the team’s requirements rather than individual milestones.
Kishan also praised the support Indian fans have provided during the tournament, particularly the backing the team has received while playing in Japan.
India vs Pakistan Playing XIs
India: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah.
Pakistan: Sufiyan Muqeem, Hasan Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Abdul Samad, Saad Masood, Sahibzada Farhan (C), Saim Ayub, Ahmed Daniyal, Usman Khan (WK), Arafat Minhas, Maaz Sadaqat.
The Asian Games 2026 final marks a meeting between India and Pakistan for the men’s cricket gold medal. India are defending the title they won at the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou.
As the match progresses, the Asian Games 2026 final remains closely followed, with India looking to convert its strong start into a sizeable first-innings total.
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