Sanju Samson Credits Experienced Squad for India's Asian Games Win Over Pakistan
· Sports · Times of India, India Today
India's Asian Games gold medal victory over Pakistan required hard work and composure from an experienced squad, according to wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson. India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the final on Saturday to successfully defend their men's cricket title at the continental tournament. Samson noted that fielding the regular T20 contingent provided the quality and mental resilience needed to navigate persistent rain disruptions during the event. India posted 211 for six in their innings, driven by half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma. Pakistan mounted a strong chase on a favourable batting surface before finishing on 192 for six.
Why it matters
The hard-fought victory highlights the depth and mental resilience of India's cricket squad under high-pressure tournament conditions against arch-rivals Pakistan.
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