India Wins Asian Games Women’s Cricket Gold

The Indian women’s cricket team won the gold medal at the Asian Games on 22 September 2026 by defeating Sri Lanka in the final at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. India won by 147 runs after scoring 216 for 3 in 20 overs and dismissing Sri Lanka for 69 in 15.4 overs.

Asian Games Cricket

Cricket has featured in the Asian Games as a medal sport in limited editions. The women’s competition uses the Twenty20 International format, which consists of one innings per side and a maximum of 20 overs for each team.

India’s Final Performance

India won the toss and chose to bat first in the final. Smriti Mandhana scored 79 runs, Shafali Verma made 48 runs, and Richa Ghosh remained unbeaten on 49 runs off 22 balls.

Gold Medal Record

This was India’s first gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. The Indian team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, also won the Asian Games cricket gold in the 2023 edition held in Hangzhou.

Important Facts for Exams

• The Asian Games are organised by the Olympic Council of Asia.
• Women’s cricket at the Asian Games is played in the T20I format.
• A T20I match allows 20 overs per side.
• Korogi Sports Park is the venue named for the final in Nisshin.

Key Statistical Details

India’s 147-run win was its highest-ever winning margin in Women’s T20Is. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 69 runs in 15.4 overs, which completed the final within 35.4 overs of play.