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India retains Asian Games cricket gold with victory over Pakistan
India completed a golden sweep in cricket at the 2026 Asian Games after the men's team defeated Pakistan in the final. The triumph follows the women's team's successful defence of their title earlier in the tournament.
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India's men's cricket team secured the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games with a victory over Pakistan in the final, cementing the nation's dominance in the sport at the continental competition.
The win marked a successful defence of India's title from the previous Asian Games edition. Coming on the heels of the women's team retaining their gold medal after defeating Sri Lanka, the men's triumph delivered India a clean sweep across both cricket formats at the Games.
Harmanpreet Kaur's women's squad had earlier demonstrated India's cricket prowess by successfully defending their Asian Games crown. The back-to-back gold medals underscored India's position as a cricket powerhouse in Asian sport.
The cricket tournament at the Asian Games has traditionally been a highlight for India, with the sport enjoying widespread popularity and significant investment in player development across the country. India's dual gold-medal achievement at Asiad 2026 reinforces its credentials as the region's dominant cricket nation.