Complete
Asian Games Mens T20I 2023, Final, Hangzhou, Oct 7th, 2023

Afghanistan

(18.2 ov) 112/5

India

Complete No result due to rain

AFG 112/5 (18.2) CRR: 6.11

Batter
R
B
4s
6s
SR
49
43
3
2
113.95
27
24
1
2
112.5
Last Wicket: Karim Janat b Shahbaz Ahmed 1(5) - 52/5 in 10.5 ov.
Bowler
0
M
R
W
ECO
3.2
0
28
1
8.4
3
0
17
1
5.67
Recent: ... 1 1 0 | 1 1 1 1 1 6 | Wd 1 1 Overs: 18.2
The medals have been presented and India's flag goes up amidst the chorus of the national anthem. A successful cricket competition comes to an end in the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games and the sport will now look to take the next step forward and become an Olympic sport come 2028. It's time for photos and there are a lot of smiling faces from all three medal winning teams. That ends our coverage of cricket in this Asian Games. The World Cup has started and we've a lot of content for you to gloss over. Two matches going on right now and you can switch tabs to catch all the action. For now, cheers and bye..
17:40 Local Time, 09:40 GMT, 15:10 IST: The players have walked out for the medal ceremony. Bangladesh, Afghanistan and India - the three men medalists. It will be India's eastern neighbours who'll start with the Bronze medals being handed out first. It's still raining as umbrellas accompany the officials and dignitaries. Right, Bangladesh -> Bronze, Afghanistan -> Silver and India -> Gold.
17:10 Local Time, 09:10 GMT, 14:40 IST: The celebrations continue and there is a party atmosphere in the stands as the podium gets readied for the medals ceremony. The Indian players join in the fun even as some loud Bollywood music ring through in the background. Has been a superb day so far with India clinching 5 gold medals already. They entered cricket as firm favourites to grab both gold medals and they weren't really tested, except for a brief while when the Nepal men team threatened to turn the tables. Cricket is making an effort for more recognition and a spot in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and this tournament must've stood the sport in good stead.
17:02 Local Time, 09:02 GMT, 14:32 IST: Unfortunately, the match has been called off and India win the gold medal.
16:50 Local Time, 08:50 GMT, 14:20 IST: It's still raining in Hangzou. Remember, if we can't continue the match, India will be awarded the gold medal on account of being the higher seeds. The cut-off time for a 5-over chase is 5:18 pm
16:33 Local Time, 08:33 GMT, 14:03 IST: No positive update. It's still raining in Hangzhou.
16:10 Local Time, 08:10 GMT, 13:40 IST: The covers are firmly in place as it's still raining.
Gaikwad has a word with the umpire.
18.2
Shahbaz Ahmed to Gulbadin, 1 run, in-dart, Gulbadin moves across and gets low to slog it over mid-wicket. Miscues it to the right of long-on for just a single
18.1
Shahbaz Ahmed to Shahidullah, 1 run, length ball, leg-lined, worked through square leg for a single
18.1
Shahbaz Ahmed to Shahidullah, wide, starts with a wide, too wide outside off
Shahbaz Ahmed [3.0-0-25-1] is back into the attack
Afghanistan's run-rate crosses 6 RPO for the first time. Two overs to go, can they get close to 135?
17.6
Arshdeep Singh to Gulbadin, SIX, to deep mid-wicket
17.5
Arshdeep Singh to Shahidullah, 1 run, full toss and a shuffling Shahidullah clips it through mid-wicket. Just a single