Gold for men’s cricket team via ‘rain rule’

The Indian men’s cricket team, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, was awarded the gold medal in the Asian Games after the final against Afghanistan was abandoned due to heavy rain. India won the gold medal based on their higher T20 ranking. Afghanistan settled for the silver medal. This victory completes a clean sweep for India in cricket competitions at the Asian Games, with the women’s team also winning gold. The match was called off with Afghanistan batting at 112 for five in 18.2 overs.