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Asiad men’s cricket final: India bats first against arch rival Pakistan in gold medal clash

During the Asian Games men's cricket gold medal showdown in Nisshin, India opted to bat first after winning the coin toss against Pakistan. Skipper Shreyas Iyer retained the exact lineup from their semifinal win against Sri Lanka, while Pakistan introduced Saad Masood in place of Mohammad Wasim.

India reached 81 runs during the initial powerplay phase, powered largely by Abhishek Sharma's rapid 61 runs off 28 deliveries, which featured three boundaries and seven maximums. Conversely, Sanju Samson fell cheaply for two runs from four balls, removed by Pakistan bowler Ahmed Daniyal.

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