Pakistan, Oct. 3 -- India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games cricket final on Saturday. The victory secured the gold medal for India in the men's tournament.

India posted 211 runs for six wickets after winning the toss. Pakistan chased the target but finished at 192 for six after 20 overs. India therefore retained the men's cricket gold medal.

Abhishek Sharma provided India with a strong start by scoring 61 runs from 28 balls. Tilak Varma then delivered a powerful finish with an unbeaten 51 from 22 balls. India reached 211 after their batters accelerated during the closing overs.

Pakistan struggled early in the chase but Hasan Nawaz kept the team in contention. He scored 96 runs from 51 balls, including five fours and seve...