India’s men’s cricket team won gold at the Asian Games for the second time in a row.
The final match was against Pakistan and ended with India ahead by 19 runs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the team’s achievement.
Top batters Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma scored 61 and 51 runs respectively.
Bowlers Washington Sundar and Axar Patel each claimed two wickets.
The win adds to India’s proud cricket history at the Asian Games.
The final was played at Karogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, where India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs.
Abhishek Sharma scored 61 runs quickly, and Tilak Varma added 51 runs without getting out.
Bowling stars Washington Sundar and Axar Patel each took two wickets, helping India finish the match.
This victory marks India’s second consecutive gold medal in men’s cricket at the Asian Games.
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