LONDON: Pakistan men’s team beat India to win the gold medal in the cricket International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games in Birmingham on Saturday, cementing Pakistan’s winning streak of five consecutive games and becoming champions.

Pakistan successfully chased a 185-run target in the 15th over after a promising batting innings.

There were scenes of jubilation and celebration at the Edgbaston cricket stadium in Birmingham, where the green shirts did a victory lap to applause and the beat of the dhol.

Pakistani fans in the crowd cheered on the team and embraced the players as they waved the national flag.

Opening batsmen M. Ullah and N. Ali ensured the team got to the 50-run mark off just 27 deliveries.

Indian bowlers went on to give away 42 runs as extras which gave Pakistan a major edge.

M Salman’s 48 off 25 and B Munjir’s 41 off 12 were enough to help Pakistan cross the winning line.