India thump Sri Lanka, will face Pakistan for Asian Games cricket gold
NAGOYA: World champions India will face arch-rivals Pakistan for the Asian Games cricket men’s gold medal after both won their semi-finals with ease on Thursday.
India secured their place in the final of the Asian Games cricket men's tournament by defeating Sri Lanka by 124 runs. In the other semi-final, Pakistan outplayed Bangladesh by six wickets. India posted a score of 169-7 on a challenging pitch after being asked to bat. Sri Lanka lost two wickets without scoring, collapsing to 45 all out in under 10 overs, marking the lowest total in a men's T20 international for the team.
Sri Lanka's young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 38 off 21 balls in his Asian Games debut but was caught at backward point. India's Ishan Kishan led the way with an outstanding 80 not out, featuring five sixes. Sri Lanka's chase of 170, bowled by Jasprit Bumrah, ended quickly, with the last three wickets falling in three balls.
Pakistan's Saim Ayub said the team only cared about winning the final, regardless of the opponent. Pakistan's Abdul Samad scored an unbeaten 30 off 15 balls while helping his team beat Bangladesh by six wickets.
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