IND vs SL: The Indian women’s cricket team clinched India’s first gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 by defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs in Nishi, Japan. Batting first, India reached 216/3 in 20 overs, led by Smriti Mandhana’s 79, Shafali Verma’s 48, and Richa Ghosh’s unbeaten 49. In response, Sri Lanka collapsed to 69 all out in 15.4 overs, securing the silver medal, while Pakistan took bronze by defeating Bangladesh.

Choosing to bat first after winning the toss, India posted a commanding total of 216/3 in 20 overs. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma laid a strong foundation with a 99-run opening partnership. Mandhana hit 79 runs off 45 balls, including five boundaries and seven sixes, while Verma contributed 48 runs off 29 deliveries. Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh provided the late surge, scoring an unbeaten 49 off 22 balls with six fours and three sixes.

Sri Lanka Collapse In Run Chase As Pakistan Takes Bronze (Ind vs SL):

Chasing a target of 217 runs, Sri Lanka struggled from the start against India’s disciplined bowling lineup. Captain Chamari Athapaththu top-scored for Sri Lanka with 29 runs off 21 balls, but lack of support from the middle order resulted in the team being bowled out for 69 runs in 15.4 overs. The defeat meant Sri Lanka settled for the silver medal.

In the bronze medal playoff match, Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 31 runs to secure the third spot on the podium. India’s gold medal campaign concluded with an unbeaten record, following victories over Japan in the quarterfinals and Bangladesh in the semifinals before defeating Sri Lanka in the final.

India scored 216/3 in 20 overs and bowled out Sri Lanka for 69 runs in 15.4 overs, winning the match by 147 runs. Smriti Mandhana top-scored for India with 79 runs off 45 balls, including five fours and seven sixes.