Asian Games 2026: India Thrash Sri Lanka, Set Up Cricket Gold Final vs Pakistan
A One-Sided Semifinal
India’s men’s cricket team thrashed Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the Asian Games 2026 semifinal, bowling out their opponents for just 45 while defending a total of 169/7.
Ishan Kishan Leads the Charge
Ishan Kishan top-scored with an unbeaten 80, while Jasprit Bumrah, Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel picked up two wickets each to dismantle the Sri Lankan batting line-up.
Gold Medal Final vs Pakistan on 3 October
The result sets up a gold medal clash against Pakistan on Saturday, 3 October, at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
Women’s Team Already Struck Gold
India’s women’s cricket team has already defended its Asian Games title, beating Sri Lanka by 147 runs in their final with a record Asiad score of 216/3, led by half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana and an unbeaten finish from Richa Ghosh.
Sourced from Olympics.com, Outlook India and ESPNcricinfo match reports, 1 October 2026.
