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  "id": 11103622,
  "title": "Pakistan reach Asian Games cricket final after six-wicket win over Bangladesh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/pakistan-reach-asian-games-cricket-final-after-six-wicket-win-over",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T03:56:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
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    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2033925/pakistan-reach-asian-games-cricket-final-after-six-wicket-win-over-bangladesh"
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  "account": "Pakistan advanced to the Asian Games cricket final after defeating Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-shortened semi-final. Abdul Samad's rapid unbeaten 30 off just 15 balls proved crucial as Pakistan chased down the target of 112 in 11.3 overs. Samad and Hasan Nawaz contributed a vital 59-run partnership for the fifth wicket, with Samad providing the decisive push with five fours and a six off the final over. Hasan Nawaz added 27 runs off 22 balls, remaining unbeaten. Pakistan's chase started cautiously following the early dismissal of captain Sahibzada Farhan, but Samad and Hasan's composed batting saw them through, securing their place in the gold-medal match against the winner of India vs. Sri Lanka on Saturday. Earlier, Bangladesh had scored 111-7 in their 13 overs, with Towhid Hridoy top-scoring at 42. The semi-final marked a return to meaningful cricket for both teams after their quarter-finals were canceled due to rain.",
  "summary": "Abdul Samad’s blistering unbeaten 30 off 15 balls powered Pakistan into the Asian Games men’s cricket final as they beat Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-reduced semi-final at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan on Thursday. Chasing 112 in 13 overs, Pakistan recovered from 53-4 to reach 112-4 in 11.3 overs, with Samad and Hasan Nawaz putting on an unbeaten 59-run partnership for the fifth…",
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