Nisshin, Oct. 3 -- Tilak Varma's breathtaking late assault gave India the crucial cushion before their bowlers held their nerve against a sensational Hasan Nawaz onslaught, as India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to clinch the men's T20 cricket gold medal at the Asian Games here on Saturday.
In a final that swung dramatically between the two sides, Tilak smashed an unbeaten 51 off just 22 balls to propel India to 211 for six before Nawaz nearly produced an extraordinary chase with a blistering 96 off 51 balls.
Pakistan eventually finished on 192 for six, with Nawaz's dismissal off the final ball ending their hopes and triggering celebrations in the Indian camp.
Tilak's innings proved particularly valuable because it came when India needed acce...