In a highly anticipated showdown, India and Afghanistan are set to clash in the ultimate showdown of the Asian Games 2023 men’s cricket competition. The stage for this thrilling encounter is the picturesque Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field in Hangzhou, where cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the action on Saturday, October 7.
The Men in Blue earned their spot in the final with a dominant performance, steamrolling Bangladesh by a resounding nine-wicket margin in the first semifinal clash held just a day prior. Meanwhile, Afghanistan pulled off a stunning upset, defeating Pakistan by a tight four-wicket margin in the second semifinal showdown.
India’s skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad won the crucial toss and made the strategic decision to put Bangladesh in to bat first during their high-stakes knockout match.
The spinners took center stage as Sai Kishore showcased his brilliance with figures of 3-12, while Washington Sundar contributed with 2-15, effectively stifling Bangladesh’s batting efforts. Tilak Varma, Ravi Bishnoi, and Shahbaz Ahmed also joined the wicket-taking parade, leaving Bangladesh struggling at a modest 96-9.
India, led by the explosive Tilak Varma, who hammered an unbeaten 55 off just 26 deliveries, and their skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, who notched up a scintillating 40 off 26 balls, completed the chase with ease in 9.2 overs.
In the second semifinal of this exhilarating Asian Games 2023 men’s cricket event, Afghanistan’s bowlers were the heroes of the day. Fareed Ahmad scalped 3 wickets for 15 runs, Qais Ahmad bagged 2 wickets for 11 runs, and Zahir Khan chipped in with 2 wickets for 20 runs. Their collective effort dismantled Pakistan’s batting lineup, restricting them to a modest total of 115 runs in 18 overs.
The Afghan batting duo of Noor Ali Zadran, who contributed with 39 runs, and the steadfast captain Gulbadin Naib, who remained unbeaten at 26, guided their team to victory in 17.5 overs, securing their place in the final.
India vs Afghanistan Asian Games 2023 Live Telecast TV channel
Cricket enthusiasts can catch all the live action of the India vs Afghanistan Asian Games 2023 final T20 cricket extravaganza on the Sony Sports network channels. The thrilling encounter is scheduled to commence at 11:30 am IST and will be broadcasted live on Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 3, and Sony Sports Ten 4.
India vs Afghanistan Asian Games 2023 Live Streaming
For those who prefer to stream the action online, the live streaming of the India vs Afghanistan Asian Games 2023 final in the men’s cricket event can be enjoyed on the Sony Liv app and the website.
