India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by 19 runs to defend their men’s cricket gold at the continental showpiece on Saturday.
Wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson asserted India did not get the Asian Games gold ‘on a platter’, and said fielding experienced A-list players helped the team manage the pressures of a high-octane final against Pakistan. We knew how to manage our energy, how to keep ourselves motivated and focused even when practices were not happening and matches were not happening,” Samson said after the match. “We had a very experienced team. That’s where the experience of experienced players comes in.
Wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson said fielding experienced A-list players helped the team manage the pressures of a high-octane final against Pakistan.
India rode on half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma to post a formidable 211 for six before restricting Pakistan to 192 for six in a thrilling final. We scored 200 in the first innings and thought the second innings could be difficult for Pakistan, but the wicket was good and they also batted well. “Finally, we got to play a good match. Everyone got to see a good final.
