No handshakes likely as India sets up Asian Games cricket final against Pakistan

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India and Pakistan advanced to the Asian Games cricket gold-medal final after winning their semifinal matches. Pakistan defeated Bangladesh in a rain-affected, shortened match, while India beat Sri Lanka by 124 runs.

Cricket heavyweights India and Pakistan will meet in the Asian Games gold medal match after winning their semifinals on Thursday. Pakistan beat Bangladesh by six wickets in a match reduced to 13 overs each innings because of a wet outfield. India handed a crushing 124-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the second semifinal, with four Sri Lankan batters failing to score.