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2026 Asian Games cricket final Pakistan vs India

Overview

In the 2026 Asian Games cricket gold medal match, Pakistan lost to India, finishing with 192 runs while chasing a target of 212. The defeat resulted in a silver medal for Pakistan.

Pakistani batsman Hassan Nawaz received significant attention for his performance, scoring 96 runs off 51 balls, including seven sixes and five boundaries. Despite the team loss, Nawaz finished the tournament as the highest run-scorer, totaling 123 runs across two games. He was dismissed on the final ball of the innings by Sanju Samson.

Reactions from former Pakistani cricketers were mixed. Shahid Afridi described Nawaz’s innings as ‘absolute quality’ and ‘gold medal-worthy,’ while Mohammad Yousuf noted his continued international form. Conversely, former captain Mohammad Hafeez criticized the team’s tactical execution and management, stating that a lack of support from the rest of the batting order prevented the team from securing a victory.

Entities

Mohammad Hafeez · Pakistan · Mohammad Yousuf · Pakistan cricket team · Asian Games

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Hasan Nawaz tops Asian Games run-scoring list despite Pakistan's loss to India

    Hasan Nawaz became the highest run-scorer of the 2026 Asian Games cricket tournament, though Pakistan secured silver after a narrow loss to India in the final.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Hassan Nawaz's innings earns praise despite Pakistan's loss to India

    Hassan Nawaz's 96-run innings against India in the 2026 Asian Games final earned praise from former captains, though tactical errors were criticized following Pakistan's loss.

Sources

arynews.tv · express.pk · ipl.com · revsportz.in · urdu.arynews.tv