Abhishek’s blistering 61, Tilak’s 51 takes India to 211/6 against Pakistan in Asian Games gold clash
India posted a strong score of 211/6 against Pakistan in the Asian Games 2026 cricket gold medal match. Key performances included Abhishek Sharma's 61 and Tilak Varma's unbeaten 51.
Why it matters
The Asian Games cricket final between India and Pakistan is a high-profile sporting event with significant regional cultural interest.
Electing to bat, India posted a strong 211/6 against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asian Games gold medal T20 match on Saturday (October 3, 2026).
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Opener Abhishek Sharma (61 off 28) set the tone while Tilak Varma (51 unbeaten off 22) and Shivam Dubey (27 off 14) took India past the 200-run mark.
Left-arm spinner Arafat Minhas (2/25) and pacer Ahmed Daniyal (2/43) took two wickets apiece for Pakistan.
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