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India Defend Asian Games Women’s Cricket Gold Against Sri Lanka
India’s women’s cricket team won the gold medal at the Asian Games.
They played Sri Lanka in the final in Japan.
India scored 216 runs after strong batting from Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh.
Sri Lanka then tried to chase the score but lost wickets quickly.
India’s bowlers dismissed Sri Lanka for only 69 runs.
Deepti Sharma took three wickets, while Shafali also contributed with the ball.
India won by 147 runs and defended its previous Asian Games title.
This was India’s first gold medal of this edition of the Games.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team.
India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the women’s cricket final at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.
Smriti Mandhana scored 79 from 45 balls, while Shafali Verma made 48 as India reached 216 for three.
Richa Ghosh added a rapid 48 off 22 balls, helping India post the highest total in Asian Games history.
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 69 in 15.4 overs, with Deepti Sharma taking three wickets.
The victory gave India its first gold medal of the ongoing Asian Games and repeated its 2023 Hangzhou final win over Sri Lanka.
- Who
- India’s women’s cricket team and Sri Lanka’s women’s cricket team; India was led by Harmanpreet Kaur.
- What
- India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs to win the women’s cricket gold medal.
- Where
- The final was held at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
- When
- Tuesday, during the 2026 Asian Games.
- Why
- India won after scoring 216 for three and dismissing Sri Lanka for 69.
Key facts
- Final result
- India beat Sri Lanka by 147 runs.
- India’s score
- 216 for three.
- Sri Lanka’s score
- 69 all out in 15.4 overs.
- Top India batter
- Smriti Mandhana scored 79 off 45 balls.
- Key bowling performance
- Deepti Sharma took three wickets.
- India’s first gold
- The victory was India’s first gold medal of the ongoing Asian Games.
- Previous final
- India defeated Sri Lanka in the 2023 Hangzhou final by 19 runs.
Quotes
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India
“A splendid triumph for Indian cricket! Heartiest congratulations to our Women’s Cricket Team on winning the Gold medal at the Asian Games. It was a commanding performance at the Games, marked by confidence, skill and wonderful teamwork, "The team has made the nation proud and will inspire countless young cricketers across the country. Best wishes to the entire squad.”
telegraphindia.com
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