‘We made small mistakes’ - Hasan Nawaz reflects on Pakistan’s Asian Games final loss to India

Pakistan’s middle-order batter **Hasan Nawaz** reflected on the team’s 19-run defeat to India in the Asian Games men’s cricket final, admitting small tactical errors cost the match. The final, played on October 3, 2026, at Nisshin, saw India post a competitive total of 211 for 6 before Pakistan’s chase faltered at 192 for 6.

Nawaz, who scored a career-best 96 off 51 balls before falling to Samson’s catch off Dube, acknowledged his individual performance but criticized the team’s execution in the run chase. Despite India fielding a full-strength squad against Pakistan’s second-string side, Nawaz expressed confidence in his own form, having previously scored a T20I century in New Zealand earlier in 2024.

His return to international cricket and strong showing against India highlighted his ability to deliver under pressure, though he conceded the team’s mistakes in the final moments—including a late bowling shortage—were decisive. Nawaz emphasized learning from the loss, framing it as a stepping stone for future improvement rather than a setback.

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