‘Joyous Occasion For The Nation’: PM Modi Hails India’s Asian Games Cricket Gold

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian men’s cricket team after its 19-run victory over Pakistan in the Asian Games 2026 final, as India retained the gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.

In a post shared by the Prime Minister’s Office, PM Modi celebrated the team’s second consecutive Asian Games gold and described the achievement as a joyous occasion for the nation. He congratulated the players on retaining their title and extended his best wishes for their future endeavours.

The Gold comes to India yet again!

Congratulations to our Men’s Cricket Team on retaining their title at the Asian Games. This is indeed a joyous occasion for the nation. My best wishes to the team members for their future endeavours: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 3, 2026

India posted 211/6 at Karogi Sports Park in Nisshin after Pakistan opted to field.

Abhishek Sharma set up the innings with a blistering 61 off 28 balls, while Tilak Varma finished strongly with an unbeaten 51 off 22 deliveries.

Shiv Dube contributed during the late surge as India crossed the 200-run mark.

Pakistan mounted a strong chase, with Hasan Nawaz keeping the contest alive through a 96 off 51 balls.

India, however, held its composure in the closing stages.

Dube provided the decisive moment on the final delivery by dismissing Nawaz, restricting Pakistan to 192/6 and securing the 19-run win.

The result handed India back-to-back Asian Games gold medals in men’s cricket, following its triumph at the 2023 edition.

The victory completed a successful cricket campaign for India at Aichi-Nagoya, with the women’s team having earlier won gold after defeating Sri Lanka in the final.

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