Led by Shreyas Iyer, the Men in Blue held their nerve in a closely contested encounter, producing a disciplined all-round performance to retain the title they won in Hangzhou in 2023.

India will take on the West Indies in the third and final ODI of the series, looking to maintain their dominant run in 50-over cricket after securing an unassailable 2-0 lead.

The spotlight may be firmly on the India-Pakistan men's cricket gold medal clash at the 2026 Asian Games, but an important off-field development has also drawn attention ahead of the blockbuster encounter.