HANGZHOU: In a nail-biting showdown at the Asian Games men’s team squash event, Pakistan emerged triumphant against their arch-rivals, India, securing a coveted spot in the semi-finals with a resounding 2-1 victory.
Pakistan’s squash team displayed exceptional skills and composure in the high-pressure match, with Nasir Iqbal and Noor Zaman emerging as the heroes of the day.
The initial match witnessed a fierce battle between Pakistan’s Noor Zaman and India’s Abhay Singh. Noor Zaman gave Pakistan a flying start by defeating Abhay Singh with a score of 3-1 in a gruelling contest that stretched over 51 minutes. Zaman’s determination and resilience prevailed as he secured the win with a final scoreline of 8-11, 12-10, 8-11, and 8-11.
In the second game, Asim Khan represented Pakistan against India’s Saurav Ghosal. Asim Khan’s exceptional skills were on full display as he dominated his Indian opponent, securing a convincing 3-0 victory.
🇵🇰✨Pakistan Beat India by 2-1 in an Intense Pool Match!🏆
🏆 Noor Zaman wins a nail-biter vs. Abbey Singh 11/8, 10/12, 11/8, 11/8.
Asim Khan battles hard against Saurav Gosal.
🏆Nasir Iqbal secures victory vs. Mahesh Mogaokar 11/6, 12/10, 9/11, 11/9.
Best of Luck Teams! 🎉🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/AtRaQos3eR— Pakistan Squash Federation (@paksquash) September 27, 2023
With one win each for Pakistan and India, the contest hung in the balance, setting the stage for a thrilling tiebreaker match. Pakistan’s Nasir Iqbal faced off against India’s Mahesh Mangoankar, and the battle was nothing short of intense. Nasir Iqbal showcased remarkable composure and skill, ultimately clinching the decisive victory for Pakistan after a hard-fought 58-minute duel. The final score in Nasir’s favor read 6-11, 11-13, 11-9, and 8-11.
Pakistan’s Squash Victories in Hangzhou Asian Games
This crucial triumph against India adds to Pakistan’s impressive run in the tournament, having previously secured convincing victories against Singapore, Nepal, and Qatar. Their next challenge awaits as they prepare to face Kuwait in the final group match on Thursday. Pakistan aims to maintain their unbeaten streak as they continue their quest for the gold medal in the Asian Games Men’s Team Squash competition.
