India unleash batting blitz to set Pak 212-run target in Asian Games gold clash

Nisshin, Oct 3 (UNI) India unleashed a breathtaking batting assault to post 211 for six against Pakistan in the Asian Games men's T20 gold medal clash here on Saturday, with Abhishek Sharma's whirlwind 61 and Tilak Varma's stunning unbeaten 51 powering them to a formidable total. Opting to bat after winning the toss, India overcame the loss of wickets in the middle overs to finish with a ferocious late charge, leaving Pakistan needing 212 to seize the gold medal. Abhishek set the tone for the onslaught, smashing seven sixes and three fours in his 28-ball 61. He raced to his…