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Pakistan produced a fierce late fight in the Asian Games final, led by Hasan Nawaz’s 96 off 51 balls, but fell 19 runs short as India defended 211 at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, leaving Pakistan with silver and a renewed set of questions about their finishing resources.
Pakistan will host a five-match ODI Tri-Nation Series this month, with Sri Lanka naming a 16-player squad led by Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka’s participation subject to medical clearance. Rawalpindi and Lahore are set to stage the fixtures amid tightened local security measures.
Pakistan finished with the silver medal in the men’s cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games after a 19-run defeat to India in Nisshin. Hasan Nawaz’s 96 kept Pakistan in the chase, but India’s power hitting and two key allround bowling performances sealed the gold.
In a rain shortened semi final at Nisshin, Pakistan chased down 112 to beat Bangladesh by six wickets and set up a gold medal meeting with India on October 3.