Brief
Abhishek Sharma blasts 61 off 28 in Asian Games cricket final
The left‑handed opener scored a strike‑rate of 217.86 as India chased a 170‑run target.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Opening batsman Abhishek Sharma gave India a decisive edge in the Asian Games 2026 cricket final against Pakistan at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, on Saturday, October 3, according to Sportskeeda.
What happened
India elected to bat first and were 128/3 after 20 overs. Sharma struck 61 runs from just 28 balls, reaching his half‑century in 20 deliveries with a six off Ahmed Daniyal. He ended the innings on 61 at a strike‑rate of 217.86 on a challenging pitch.
What the reports add
The article notes that India lost Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Sanju Samson early, but Sharma’s innings shifted momentum. Pakistan’s fielding faltered, dropping him twice and missing a run‑out before Arafat Minhas dismissed him in the eighth over.
What was said
Social‑media reactions quoted in the piece praised Sharma, with one fan writing, "Abhishek Sharma delivering when it matters the most!" and another calling him the "No. 1 T20I batter in the world."
How it came about
Sharma rebounded from a modest seven‑run score in the semifinal against Sri Lanka, where he also claimed two wickets as India bowled out the opposition for 45.
Key facts
- Abhishek Sharma scored 61 runs off 28 balls in the Asian Games final. (sportskeeda.com)
- He reached his half‑century in 20 balls with a six off Ahmed Daniyal. (sportskeeda.com)
- India were 128/3 after 20 overs in the final. (sportskeeda.com)
Sources
- [1] sportskeeda.com — originally reported as “"Delivers when it matters the most" - Fans hail Abhishek Sharma's fiery 61 off 28 in IND vs PAK Asian Games 2026 final”
