Abhishek’s 52 powers India to 81-2 in powerplay against Pakistan

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma struck a characteristic quickfire half-century as India made a strong start after being asked to bat first by Pakistan in the Asian Games men’s cricket final on Saturday. India reached 81-2 in their six-over powerplay at the Korogi Sports Park, with Abhishek smashing six sixes and three fours in his 30-ball 52. Pakistan did manage two breakthroughs, however, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi departing for 15 off nine balls after attempting to reverse-sweep Saim Ayub’s spin and being caught behind. Sanju Samson was the other wicket to fall, dismissed by medium-pacer Ahmed…