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India Crushes Pakistan with Record 211/6 in Asian Games Final
3 Oct
Summary
- India posted a record 211/6 against Pakistan in the Asian Games final.
- Abhishek Sharma hit a rapid 61, setting a new fastest fifty record.
- Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube powered a crucial sixth-wicket partnership.
In a stunning display at the 2026 Asian Games final, India's Men in Blue posted a record-breaking 211/6 against arch-rivals Pakistan. This formidable total was anchored by explosive innings from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma. Sharma's rapid 61 off just 28 balls included a new record for the fastest fifty by an Indian against Pakistan, achieved in a mere 20 deliveries.
Despite a mid-innings wobble that saw India slip to 133/5, a crucial 62-run partnership between Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube revitalized the innings. Varma remained unbeaten on 51 off 22 balls, while Dube contributed a brisk 27 off 15. This late surge saw India plunder 57 runs in the final three overs, establishing a new highest first-innings total in India-Pakistan T20Is.
The match was a record-fest, witnessing the highest powerplay score by India against Pakistan (81/2) and setting a new benchmark for the most sixes in an India-Pakistan T20I innings. India's total of 211/6 also became the highest by a Full Member team in a T20 tournament final involving five or more teams. The game concluded on October 3, 2026, with India emerging victorious.
