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Asian Games 2026: Top 3 wicket-takers

India secured the gold medal in the men's cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games by defeating Pakistan by 19 runs in the title clash. Batting first, the eventual champions put up a total of 211 runs for the loss of six wickets before limiting their opponents to 192 for six.

Across the competition, individual bowlers left a distinct mark, led by Afghanistan's Arab Gul Momand who finished at the summit of the wicket-taking charts with five dismissals at an average of 4.20. Nepal's Kushal Bhurtel finished joint second with four scalps, highlighted by a four-wicket performance during a group-stage victory against Afghanistan.

India's Axar Patel also collected four dismissals across two appearances, helping his side claim the gold medal alongside contributions from teammates Washington Sundar and Shivam Dube.

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