IND vs PAK HIGHLIGHTS, Asian Games 2023 Squash Men's team Final: India defeats Pakistan 2-1 to win gold

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Noor’s high backhand hits the tin as Abhay Singh does it for India. The Indian men’s team defeats Pakistan in a five-game thriller to win gold.

Abhay manages to stop two match points.

Abhay tries to dive to get the ball but Noor is on the way leading to his raquet slipping from the Indian’s hand.

Noor tries a shot above the tin, but is unsuccessful as he misses it.

India leads by two points.

Noor’s backhand hits the tin.

Noor takes early lead for Pakistan.

Abhay wins game four with four consecutive points and India are through to fifth game.

Noor’s backhand to Abhay’s lob shot seems to be the perfect response for the Pakistani.

This time, no points for obstruction for Abhay Singh.

Abhay is given the point as Noor supposedly is in the way of the Indian.

Noor’s deceptive play leads to Pakistan leading by two points.

Noor bumps into the sidewall as it seems Abhay get into the way.

India claims first point in fourth game.

Pakistan is one game away from the gold medal as Noor gets the game point.

Onto the tin by Abhay and its three game points for Noor

Noor closes in the point as Abhay loses focus with Noor coming in between.

Noor hits the ball at the tin and Abhay gets a two point advantage.

Noor equalises after trailing 0-2 in the third game.

Abhay stretches yet again to receive but fails to do so as Noor wins the second game.

Abhay is unable to return Noor’s attempt and the ball goes flat.

Abhay lets out a cheeky smile as he is able to contain Noor’s attack with a lob.

Abhay signals that Noor could have gone the other way after the Pakistani bumps into the Indian from behind as the latter hits a lob leading to Noor’s inablility to reach it.

Noor takes early lead in the second game.

Noor hits the tin and Abhay wins the first game of the third match.

The pressure seems to have gotten better of Abhay, who stops the Pakistani by holding his hand to stop the shot

In an attempt to slice the ball, Noor’s shot hits the tin leading to a four point advantage for India.

Abhay dives to return the lob by Noor and is successful in receiving it, leading to the Pakistani not able to reach to the ball.

Abhay Singh seems to have blocked Noor’s path, leading to the Pakistani closing the point gap.

Abhay Singh takes the early lead.

Abhay Singh takes on Noor Zaman

Great defensive shot by Saurav who smacks a body ball after a lob which Asim collects, who fails to read the Indians next shot. The Indian also collects the next point leading to a 3-0 win the match 2.

Asim errs yet again as India nears levelling with Pakistan with one match left.

Asim hits the side wall instead of the front wall in an attempt to lob.

Asim attempts a fancy shot by trying to hit the ball between his legs, however is unable to pull it.

Asim’s shot hits the tin, so Saurav gets the first point in game three.

Giving away just one game point, Saurav won the second game with absolute dominance.

Asim’s continuous mistakes are leading to Saurav taking the advantage with his change in technique and shots.

Asim is unable to return Saurav’s serve as the ball bounces off the floow before touching the wall.

Asim Khan almost gives up as Saurav takes the first game with a come from behind attempt.

Pakistan’s Asim seems to be crumbling as Saurav takes the lead with an epic comeback from behind.

Saurav bumps to Asim as he attempts to return the lob by the Pakistani and is given the point courtesy a block attempt by the Pakistani.

Saurav attempts equalising Asim as he hands the Pakistani some of the tougher returns in the match.

Lob shots seem to be a problem for Saurav as he keeps missing them.

Saurav seems a bit tired after the rally which kept him on his toes.

Indian ace Saurav Ghosal takes on Muhammad Asim of Pakistan

Nasir makes easy work of Mahesh, dominating the second and third game with the Indian unable to return the serves.

Mahesh is unable to return Nasir’s counter-attack as the Pakistani takes away a lot of easy points.

Nasir hits the tin to give Mahesh the first point, but takes the Indian by surprise with a cross corner shot with the Indian not making the best of receives as the ball touches the ground before the wall.

Another mistake for Mahesh, leading to Nasir taking the second game by a huge margin.

Nasir’s ruthless attack and impeccable defence is making it hard for the Indian to comeback from the huge deficit of points.

Mahesh, while moving to get to the ball, bumps into Nasir, who falls down flat with his face downwards and clutching his right arm in pain.

Mahesh is taken by surprise and doesnt add enough power to hit shot, leading to the ball bouncing before hitting the wall.

Mahesh makes a rookie error as his racquet scrapes the court while trying to hit a drive shot. Mahesh suffers a falls near the front wall after being blocked by Nasir.

Nasir gets first game after a brilliant comeback and several errs from Mahesh towards the end of the first game.

Nasir equalises and makes a comeback, making the Indian run and make mistake.

Nasir attempts a lob but blocks the Mahesh’s path so the shot isn’t counted. Similar instant takes place yet again.

India’s Mahesh is questioning the judges call of giving Nasir the point as the he feels the Pakistani blocked him from attempting to take the shot.

Mahesh gets early lead over Nasir 4-1 as he lobs one above the tin.

Match 1- Mahesh M vs Nasir

Match 2- Saurav vs Muhammad Asim

Match 3-Abhay Singh vs Noor

Malaysia defeated No 1 seed Hong Kong, China 2-1 to win women’s team gold.

India (IND) beat Singapore (SGP) 3 - 0

India (IND) beat Qatar (QAT) 3 - 0

India (IND) beat Kuwait (KUW) 3 - 0

India (IND) lost to Pakistan (PAK) 1 - 2

India (IND) beat Nepal (NEP) 3 - 0

Semifinal- Malaysia (MAS) lost to India (IND) 0 - 2

India (IND) lost to Pakistan (PAK) 1 - 2 in the group stage match of Asian Games 2023.

Abhay Singh (IND) lost to Noor Zaman (PAK) 1 - 3 (8-11 12-10 8-11 8-11)

Saurav Ghosal (IND) beat Muhammad Asim (PAK) 3 - 0 (11-3 11-5 11-1)

Mahesh M (IND) lost to Nasir (PAK) 1 - 3 (6-11 11-13 11-9 8-11)

Asian Games 2023 squash men’s team final match between India and Pakistan will take place on September 30 at 1 PM IST. Sony Network will telecast the match, while SONYLIV will be live streaming the same.