India's T20 team secured back-to-back gold medals at the Asian Games in Japan with a 19-run victory over Pakistan. Batting first, India scored 211-6, propelled by Abhishek Sharma's 61 off 28 balls and Tilak Varma's 51 not out. Pakistan replied with 192-6, despite Hasan Nawaz's 96 off 51 balls.
Meanwhile, India's ODI side missed a 3-0 series sweep against West Indies in New Chandigarh. Shai Hope's unbeaten 162 not out guided the tourists to a record chase of 352 with 10 balls remaining. India posted 351-7, featuring centuries from KL Rahul (129 not out) and Rohit Sharma (92).
Hope's innings included 17 fours and three sixes. A controversial dismissal of Sherfane Rutherford, given out caught behind despite Snicko evidence, preceded Hope's match-winning partnership with Keemo Paul and Gudakesh Motie. The West Indies win prevented India from completing the series whitewash.
India's T20 dominance over Pakistan extended to seven consecutive victories, while the ODI result highlighted Hope's prolific form, marking his 21st century and second in as many matches.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing