PM Narendra Modi to meet 'Gold Medalist' Indian team at his residence on THIS date
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India won Gold Medal at Asian Games 2026 by beaing Pakistan in final.
India successfully defended their gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after a magical performance in the final. The Men in Blue defeated Pakistan by 19 runs at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.
India had a terrific start to their innings as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (15) and Abhishek Sharma (61) went after the bowlers right from the start. Sharma was at his best as he hardly put a foot wrong and slammed a brutal half-century on a big occasion.
Captain Shreyas Iyer (21) and Ishan Kishan (20) struggled to score fluently but added 35 runs for the fourth wicket. However, after that India completely changed the course of the game with Shivam Dube (27) and Tilak Varma (51*) finishing the innings on a high. Varma hammered a brilliant half-century as India posted 211 for six.
Pakistan had a decent start to the chase as captain Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat (23) added 33 runs for the opening stand. However, India made a strong comeback and picked three quick wickets. With Pakistan struggling at 39 for three, Hasan Nawaz and Saim Ayub (29) changed the course of the game as they counter-attacked the Indian bowlers, adding 87 runs for the fourth wicket.
Nawaz brought up a sensational half-century and kept his team in the hunt, putting India under pressure. He took the match till the last over; however, the target was beyond reach as Pakistan managed 192 for six, losing by 19 runs.
PM Narendra Modi to meet Shreyas Iyer & Co on October 15 – Reports
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With India winning the gold medal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to meet Shreyas Iyer, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson and other members of India’s Asian Games gold-winning cricket team. The development was confirmed by Indian Express journalist Devendra Pandey.
The reports addded that PM Modi will meet the Asian Games medallists at his residence on October 15. The meeting is scheduled to recognise the achievements of Indian athletes, with the men’s cricket team among those who won gold at the Games.
This is not the first time PM Modi will be meeting Indian side. After Rohit Sharma & Co won ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Modi invited them at their residence and greeted them for their truimph. Notably, India won the ICC title after 11 long years.
Who won Gold Medal at Cricket in Asian Games 2026?
India won Gold Medal at Asian Games 2026 by beaing Pakistan in final.
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