Hasan Nawaz scripted a historic feat vs India [Source: AFP]In a remarkable achievement, Hasan Nawaz scripted history against India in T20Is with a magnificent fifty in the Asian Games 2026 final. The swashbuckling batter registered the highest individual score against India in a T20I tournament final. Hasan Nawaz recently had a memorable CPL campaign, playing a vital role for the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. He carried his form to the Asian Games, slamming a sensational knock against arch-rivals India in the final. Hasan Nawaz registers highest score by any batter vs India in T20I tournament finalsChasing a mammoth target of 212 runs, Pakistan had a few early setbacks, with Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan and Maaz Sadaqat being dismissed cheaply. However, Hasan Nawaz formed a valiant fourth-wicket partnership with Saim Ayub, keeping the Men in Green alive in the contest. Also Read: Pakistan Batter Sparks Controversy With Hate Comment On Indian BowlersWhile Saim was dismissed for 29 runs, Hasan Nawaz continued his onslaught on the Indian side, eventually bringing up a fabulous fifty. He went past Bangladesh's Sabbir Rahman to register the highest individual score against India in a T20I tournament final. Highest score vs India in T20I tournament finalsHasan Nawaz- 96, Asian Games 2026 finalSabbir Rahman- 77, Nidahas Trophy final, 2018Sahibzada Farhan- 57, Asia Cup 2025 finalKumar Sangakkara- 52*, T20 World Cup 2014 finalHeinrich Klaasen- 52, T20 World Cup 2024 finalHasan Nawaz smashed five fours and seven glorious sixes for his 96-run innings, tragically falling short of a well-deserved hundred. He was dismissed on the final ball of the game as Shivam Dube sent him packing in the 20th over. Overall, he has one hundred under his belt in T20I cricket. Other records made by Hasan Nawaz in Asian Games 2026 finalIn the Asian Games 2026 final, Hasan Nawaz hammered 7 sixes, the joint-most by a Pakistani batter in a T20I match. Hasan Nawaz's 96 is the third-highest individual score as a non-opener for Pakistan in T20Is. Hasan Nawaz's 96 is the highest individual score for Pakistan in the history of the Asian Games. Also Read- WCL 2026: India Champions vs Australia Champions Prediction, Match 1- Who Will Win Today?
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