Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Abhishek Sharma Falls Early as India Face Sri Lanka
India played Sri Lanka in the second semi-final of the Asian Games men’s cricket competition.
Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl first.
India hoped Abhishek Sharma would score quickly at the start.
However, he was dismissed after scoring only seven runs from three balls.
This was a disappointing follow-up to his recent huge score against Afghanistan.
India had won the previous edition and were trying to reach the gold-medal match again.
Pakistan had already reached the final by beating Bangladesh.
The winner of India’s match against Sri Lanka will play Pakistan for the gold medal.
Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for 7 runs from three balls in India’s Asian Games semi-final against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
India entered the match as the defending champions, while Sri Lanka sought a place in the gold-medal match.
Sharma’s dismissal followed his recent 108 off 34 balls against Afghanistan, including a record 30-ball century.
The winner of India and Sri Lanka will meet Pakistan in the final after Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by six wickets.
- Who
- India and Sri Lanka played in the second semi-final of the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket competition; Pakistan had already reached the final.
- What
- Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for 7 runs off 3 balls as India began its semi-final innings.
- When
- During the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket competition.
- Where
- Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
- Why
- India and Sri Lanka were competing for a place in the gold-medal match against Pakistan.
- Match
- India vs Sri Lanka, second semi-final
- Competition
- Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket
- Abhishek Sharma’s score
- 7 runs off 3 balls
- Toss
- Sri Lanka won and elected to bowl first
- India’s status
- Defending champions
- Final opponent
- Pakistan, which defeated Bangladesh by six wickets
- Venue
- Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan