IND vs SL: India crushed Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the 2026 Asian Games semi-final to book a gold medal clash against Pakistan. Batting first, India posted 169/7 in 20 overs, powered by Ishan Kishan’s unbeaten 80 off 46 balls alongside Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 38. In reply, Jasprit Bumrah’s opening blows and a ruthless spin attack dismantled Sri Lanka for just 45 runs in 9.5 overs. Nuwanidu Fernando was the sole Sri Lankan batter in double figures with 15.
The Indian men’s cricket team secured a spot in the Asian Games 2026 gold medal match after delivering a dominant performance against Sri Lanka in the semi-final. India bowled out Sri Lanka for just 45 runs in 9.5 overs to seal a massive 124-run victory. The result sets up a high-stakes final encounter against arch-rivals Pakistan.
India faced early trouble after being inserted to bat on a demanding surface, losing Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson for seven runs each. Youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provided momentum with a quickfire 38 off 21 balls, while skipper Shreyas Iyer contributed 13.
Middle-order batter Ishan Kishan anchored the innings with a counter-attacking knock. Kishan smashed an unbeaten 80 runs off 46 deliveries, including five sixes and four boundaries. His effort lifted India from a precarious position to a competitive total of 169/7 in 20 overs.
Sri Lanka Collapse To 45 All Out in IND vs SL match:
Sri Lanka’s run chase stumbled immediately against India’s bowling attack. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah struck twice in the opening over, removing Jayawardene and Sohan de Livera for ducks. Spinners Axar Patel, Abhishek Sharma, and Washington Sundar maintained relentless pressure.
Five Sri Lankan batters were dismissed for ducks, while Nuwanidu Fernando was the only player to reach double digits, scoring 15 runs. Sri Lanka were bundled out in under ten overs, registering a record low total for a full-member nation in international T20s. India will face Pakistan in the gold medal match following their 124-run semi-final win over Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 45 runs in 9.5 overs. Ishan Kishan remained unbeaten on 80 runs off 46 balls.
