India Women Secure Asian Games Gold with Comprehensive Win Over Sri Lanka
India posted a record total in the final, while Pakistan claimed the bronze medal earlier in the day by defeating Bangladesh.
The story
At Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi, Japan, India Women clinched the Asian Games gold medal with a dominant performance against Sri Lanka. Opting to bat first, India set a formidable target, scoring 216 for 3 in their 20 overs, marking the highest team total in women's cricket at the Asian Games. Opener Smriti Mandhana led the charge with a brisk 79 runs from 45 balls, including five fours and seven sixes. She shared a 99-run opening stand with Shafali Verma, who contributed 48. Richa Ghosh provided a powerful finish, remaining unbeaten on 49 runs from just 22 deliveries, hitting six fours and three sixes. In response, Sri Lanka struggled to build momentum against India's bowling attack, losing wickets at regular intervals. India's bowlers maintained pressure, ensuring a comfortable victory and securing the gold medal.
Earlier at Korogi Sports Park, Pakistan secured the bronze medal by defeating Bangladesh by 31 runs. Pakistan, after batting first, posted 145 for 8. Captain Fatima Sana was pivotal with her 45 runs, and later contributed with the ball. Umm-e-Hani was the standout bowler for Pakistan, taking 3 wickets for 10 runs to help restrict Bangladesh to 114 for 7.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Women vs Sri Lanka Women | WT20I | India Women won by X runs (details pending final scoreline) | Smriti Mandhana (79 runs) & Richa Ghosh (49* runs) |
| Pakistan Women vs Bangladesh Women | WT20I | Pakistan Women won by 31 runs | Fatima Sana (45 runs) & Umm-e-Hani (3/10) |
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