India Women secured the gold medal in the Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket final after defeating Sri Lanka Women by a massive 147 runs at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, on September 22. The victory gave India their second consecutive Asian Games women’s cricket gold medal and their first gold medal of the 2026 Games.
India Post 216/3 in the Final
After winning the toss, India chose to bat and produced an impressive 216/3 in 20 overs.
Smriti Mandhana led the scoring with a brilliant 79 runs from 45 balls, including five fours and seven sixes. Her innings also saw her become the first woman cricketer to reach 11,000 international runs.
Shafali Verma provided strong support with 48 off 29 balls, as she and Mandhana added 99 runs for the opening wicket.
Richa Ghosh then delivered a spectacular finish, smashing an unbeaten 49 from just 22 balls, helping India cross the 200-run mark and finish on 216/3.
India Batting – Key Scores
- Smriti Mandhana: 79 (45)
- Shafali Verma: 48 (29)
- Richa Ghosh: 49* (22)
- Harmanpreet Kaur: 19 (17)
- India: 216/3 in 20 overs
India’s 216/3 was the highest total recorded in women’s cricket at the Asian Games.
Sri Lanka Bowled Out for 69
Chasing 217 for the gold medal, Sri Lanka struggled against India’s bowling attack.
Sri Lanka were eventually bowled out for just 69 runs in 15.4 overs, giving India a huge 147-run victory.
Chamari Athapaththu was Sri Lanka’s top scorer with 29, but the rest of the batting lineup could not build a meaningful partnership.
Deepti Sharma was the standout bowler with 3/6, while Shafali Verma also claimed 2/3. Shree Charani and Shreyanka Patil picked up two wickets each.
Sri Lanka Innings
- Sri Lanka: 69 all out in 15.4 overs
- Chamari Athapaththu: 29 (21)
- Deepti Sharma: 3/6
- Shafali Verma: 2/3
- Shree Charani: 2 wickets
- Shreyanka Patil: 2 wickets
India Retain Asian Games Gold
The victory means India have successfully defended their women’s cricket gold medal at the Asian Games. India had also defeated Sri Lanka in the previous Asian Games final at Hangzhou in 2023.
The 2026 triumph also delivered India’s first gold medal of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Smriti Mandhana Reaches Another Major Milestone
The final was also a historic occasion for Smriti Mandhana. During her 79-run innings, she became the first woman cricketer to reach 11,000 international runs.
Her partnership with Shafali gave India an explosive start, while Richa Ghosh’s unbeaten 49 ensured India finished with a huge total.
India vs Sri Lanka Final Scorecard
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| India Women | 216/3 (20 overs) | Won |
| Sri Lanka Women | 69 all out (15.4 overs) | Lost |
| Result | India won by 147 runs | 🥇 India Gold |
India Sets a New Asian Games Record
India’s 216/3 became the highest-ever team total in women’s cricket at the Asian Games. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma gave India a strong start with a 99-run opening partnership, before Richa Ghosh provided a powerful finish.. India’s Bowling Attack Dominates
Sri Lanka struggled throughout the chase and were bowled out for just 69 runs in 15.4 overs. Deepti Sharma led the attack with 3/6, while Shafali Verma, Shree Charani and Shreyanka Patil picked up two wickets each. India Retain the Asian Games Gold Medal
The victory means India have won back-to-back Asian Games women’s cricket gold medals, following their title at the Hangzhou Games in 2023. The 2026 triumph also gave India their first gold medal of the ongoing Asian Games
Final Result
India Women defeated Sri Lanka Women by 147 runs to win the Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket gold medal.
