India won by 19 runs against Pakistan in the Asian Games Men’s Cricket Competition T20 final on Friday, October 2, 2026, with Abhishek Sharma’s 61 leading their batting effort. Tilak Varma added 51 as India reached 211/6, before two wickets apiece from Axar Patel, Washington Sundar and Shivam Dube helped contain Pakistan to 192/6 despite Hasan Nawaz’s outstanding 96.

Abhishek and Tilak underpin India’s 211

India’s total demanded a chase at more than 10 runs an over. Abhishek’s 61 and Tilak’s 51 supplied 112 runs between them, giving the innings its principal scoring contributions, while Dube added a valuable 27.

Pakistan took six wickets but could not keep India’s total below 200. Arafat Minhas and Ahmed Daniyal claimed two wickets each, while Abrar Ahmed took one. India’s combination of two half-centuries and Dube’s supporting contribution left Pakistan needing 212 to win the final.

Nawaz’s 96 keeps Pakistan in contention

Hasan Nawaz produced the highest individual score of the match, making 96 in Pakistan’s pursuit. Saim Ayub contributed 29 and Maaz Sadaqat made 23, but Pakistan finished on 192/6 after their full 20 overs.

The contrast was decisive: India had two batters pass fifty, while Pakistan’s scoring rested heavily on Nawaz. His innings brought Pakistan close to the 200-run mark, but the chase ultimately finished 19 runs short of India’s total.

Axar, Washington and Dube shared all six Pakistan wickets equally. Dube’s two wickets, following his 27 with the bat, gave India an important all-round contribution in the title match.

Key performers

  • Abhishek Sharma: India’s highest scorer with 61.
  • Tilak Varma: Made 51, providing India’s second half-century.
  • Shivam Dube: Contributed 27 and claimed two wickets.
  • Hasan Nawaz: Top-scored across both teams with 96.
  • Saim Ayub and Maaz Sadaqat: Added 29 and 23 respectively for Pakistan.
  • Axar Patel: Finished with two wickets; his figures at the 13.5-over scorecard snapshot were 2/15 from three overs.
  • Washington Sundar: Finished with two wickets, having recorded 1/21 from three overs at the same snapshot.
  • Arafat Minhas and Ahmed Daniyal: Took two wickets each for Pakistan, while Abrar Ahmed claimed one.

NerdSports Stat: Hasan Nawaz’s 96 accounted for exactly 50% of Pakistan’s 192-run total, yet his side still finished 19 runs short.

India seal the title after emphatic semi-final

Both finalists arrived with convincing semi-final victories. Pakistan had won by six wickets with nine balls remaining on September 30, while India advanced with a commanding 124-run win that same day. India’s final victory was considerably tighter, but their batting depth and shared wicket-taking proved enough.

The tournament’s earlier stages included a no-result, an abandoned group match and four quarter-finals abandoned without a ball bowled. Sri Lanka won the third-place play-off by 63 runs on October 2, before India secured the final.

This result decides the Asian Games title in India’s favour and leaves India ahead 2-1 in the supplied T20 series standing. As the final was match 14 of 14, the competition is now complete.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between India and Pakistan?

India won the match by 19 runs, scoring 211/6 and restricting Pakistan to 192/6 in the Asian Games Men’s Cricket Competition final.

What is the series standing after this match?

India lead 2-1 in the T20 series standing after winning the Asian Games final.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Hasan Nawaz top-scored with 96 for Pakistan.

When is the next match in the series?

The competition is complete. India versus Pakistan was the final, match 14 of 14.