Indian Womens Cricket Team Clinches Gold at 2026 Asian Games with Dominant Victory
The Indian womens cricket team won gold at the 2026 Asian Games, defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs in a remarkable final.
Nishin, September 22 (Daily Kiran) : The Indian women’s cricket team secured a gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, triumphing over Sri Lanka by a staggering 147 runs in the final match held in Nishin. Chasing a formidable target of 217 runs set by India, Sri Lanka was bowled out for just 69 runs.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised her team’s outstanding performance throughout the tournament, particularly highlighting the bowlers. “It’s a wonderful feeling. Before the tournament, we talked a lot about progressing without a loss, but more importantly, we aimed to play to our high standards. It’s gratifying to see everyone approach each match with such a positive mindset,” she said.
Kaur emphasized the bowlers’ contributions, stating, “We expected a lot from ourselves, and it was great to see everyone turn that mindset into reality. Our bowling unit deserves special praise for their hard work. Young bowlers like Kranti Gaud and Nandini stepped up and delivered exceptional performances, especially during the powerplay.”
She continued, “Our bowling coach and staff worked closely with them. Besides the young talent, our spin attack is our main strength; bowlers like Shreyanka Patil and Deepti Sharma have consistently been match-winners and are always among the top wicket-takers. Overall, the balance between experience and new talent was perfect, and every player performed well when needed.”
In batting, Smriti Mandhana led the charge with a powerful 79 runs. Richa Ghosh contributed an unbeaten 49 runs, while Shefali Verma added 48. Deepti Sharma was the standout bowler, taking three wickets, with Shreyanka Patil, Shefali Verma, and Sri Charani each claiming two wickets. This victory marked India’s largest win in T20 International history by runs.
