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Abhishek Sharma equals Yuvraj Singh's record against Pakistan

Abhishek Sharma played a blistering knock of 61 off 28 balls, hitting seven sixes, as India made a strong start against Pakistan in the Asian Games final.

Abhishek Sharma equals Yuvraj Singh's record against Pakistan
Abhishek Sharma plays an aggressive stroke during the Asian Games gold medal match against Pakistan at Korogi Athletic Park in Japan. Photo: Times of India

Abhishek Sharma delivered a stellar performance for India, producing an explosive innings against Pakistan in the gold medal match of the Asian Games 2026.

Playing at the Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, India opted to bat first after winning the toss and reaped immediate rewards from the left-hander's aggressive approach.

Abhishek set the tone right from the outset, dismantling the bowling attack with a rapid 61 runs from just 28 deliveries.

His blistering knock featured seven massive sixes, providing the team with the perfect momentum in the high-profile summit clash.