Asian games final: Hasan Nawaz hits belligerent half century to bring Pakistan back in the game against India
Hasan Nawaz struck a belligerent half century to give Pakistan renewed hope in the Asian Games men’s cricket final against India, but the hosts still required 86 runs from the final 36 balls after reaching 126 for three in 14 overs on Saturday. Hasan reached his half century from 28 balls, hitting five sixes and two fours, before moving to an unbeaten 58 off 30. Saim Ayub was giving him support…
Hasan Nawaz scored a half-century in Pakistan's Asian Games men’s cricket final against India, bringing the team back into contention. Pakistan required 86 runs from the final 36 balls after reaching 126 for three, but Hasan's aggressive strokeplay helped shift the momentum. India posted 211 for six, with key contributions from Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube. Hasan and Saim Ayub's partnership of 87 runs helped Pakistan recover, but they still needed to score at an aggressive rate to secure a victory.
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