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Asian Games 2026: India Women Crush Sri Lanka By 147 Runs To Clinch Gold; Men Edge Japan In Suzuki Cup Thriller
Summary: India Women dismantled Sri Lanka by 147 runs to claim Asian Games 2026 Gold! Mandhana’s blistering 79 and Deepti Sharma’s magical 3/6 led a massive victory on a blockbuster day for Indian cricket.
Nisshin, Japan: The Indian Women’s Cricket Team produced an all-time great T20 performance at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin to successfully retain their Asian Games Gold Medal. Harmanpreet Kaur’s side stormed past Sri Lanka Women by a gigantic 147-run margin, dominating every phase of the final from ball one.
A dynamic opening stand between Smriti Mandhana (79 off 45) and Shafali Verma (48 off 29) set the foundation, before Richa Ghosh (49 off 22)* unleashed an explosive late blitz to power India to 216/3 in 20 overs. In response, a masterclass in spin bowling from Deepti Sharma (3/6) folded Sri Lanka for just 69 runs in 15.4 overs.
To cap off a brilliant day for Indian cricket, the Shreyas Iyer-led Men’s side held their composure in a rain-curtailed 5-over Suzuki Cup match, edging hosts Japan by 2 runs at the Sano International Cricket Ground.
INDW vs SLW Asian Games 2026 Final: Complete Match Breakdown
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Indian openers took control instantly.
Smriti Mandhana played a majestic innings, punishing the Sri Lankan attack with 5 boundaries and 7 clearing sixes. Shafali Verma matched her stroke for stroke with a brisk 48, establishing total control during the powerplay. Following Harmanpreet Kaur's brief contribution, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh provided the knockout blow, blitzing 49* at an astonishing strike rate of 222.73.
Sri Lanka’s run-chase stalled almost immediately against India's tight bowling lengths. Outside of skipper Chamari Athapaththu’s 21-ball 29, no batter could build a partnership. Off-spinner Deepti Sharma turned in a world-class display, grabbing 3 wickets for just 6 runs in her 4 overs, including a maiden.
Official Match Scorecard
- Extras: 14 (b 2, lb 4, w 7, nb 1)
- Total: 216/3 (20.0 Overs, 10.80 rpo)
Total: 69/10 (15.4 Overs, 4.40 rpo)
Suzuki Cup T20: India Men Defeat Japan in Rain-Curtailed Thriller
In another international fixture today, India Men Team squeezed past Japan Men in a wet 5-over contest at the Sano International Cricket Ground,Japan.
Batting first under difficult conditions, India posted 32/3 in 5 overs, powered by captain Shreyas Iyer’s top-scoring 16 off 12 balls. Japan made a valiant effort in reply, coming close with 30/2 in 5 overs to miss an upset by just 2 runs.
- India Men: 32/3 (5.0 Overs) — Shreyas Iyer 16 (12)
- Japan Men: 30/2 (5.0 Overs)
- Result: India Men won by 2 runs
- Player of the Match: Shreyas Iyer
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Who won the Gold Medal in Women's Cricket at Asian Games 2026?
👉 India Women won the Gold Medal by defeating Sri Lanka Women by 147 runs in the final at Nisshin, Japan.
Q2. Who was awarded Player of the Series in the Asian Games 2026 Cricket tournament?
👉 Shafali Verma was named Player of the Series after finishing as the tournament's leading run-scorer with 188 runs across 3 matches while delivering key overs with the ball.
Q3. What was the highest individual score in the Asian Games 2026 Women's Final?
👉 Smriti Mandhana top-scored in the final with a quickfire 79 runs off 45 balls, including 5 fours and 7 sixes.
Q4. What was the result of the India vs Japan Suzuki Cup match today?
👉 India Men defeated Japan Men by 2 runs in a rain-affected 5-over match played at the Sano International Cricket Ground.
Note-Player of the Match & Player of the Series not announced of the Womens Asian Cricket Games 2026.
Asian Games 2026 Women Cricket Final Highlights,India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Full Match Scorecard,Shafali Verma Player of the Series Asian Games 2026
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