India take T20 Asian Games gold but lose ODI series to West Indies
India win T20 gold at the Asian Games while West Indies chase 352 to win the ODI series 2-1.
India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games T20 final in Japan to win back-to-back gold medals. Abhishek Sharma scored 61 off 28 balls, Tilak Varma made 51 not out from 22 deliveries, and Shivam Dube hit 27 off 15 as India posted 211 for six. Pakistan managed 192 for six despite Hasan Nawaz's 96 from 51 balls.
In New Chandigarh, West Indies chased down India's 351 for seven to win the third ODI by five wickets and take the series 2-1. Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 162 from 143 balls, his 21st ODI century, after India had lost their first two wickets for four runs. KL Rahul made 129 not out from 87 balls and Rohit Sharma scored 92 from 85 in India's total.
A review decision against Sherfane Rutherford for 24 triggered debate when the on-field call was upheld despite a spike on Snicko that the batter felt showed pad rather than bat. Hope shared stands with Amir Jangoo, Keemo Paul and Gudakesh Motie to complete the record chase with ten balls remaining.
CricHubb Take
The ODI result shows that even a total above 350 can be chased on flat pitches when a captain bats through the innings and middle-order partnerships absorb pressure without collapse.