The Indian Women’s Cricket Team delivered a spectacular performance at the 2026 Asian Games, defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the women’s T20 cricket final to secure the gold medal. The victory marked a proud moment for Indian cricket and showcased the team’s strength, determination and fighting spirit.

Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India won the toss and chose to bat first. The decision paid off as the Indian batters produced an outstanding display of attacking cricket, posting a formidable total of 216/3 in 20 overs.

Smriti Mandhana led the scoring with a brilliant 79 runs from 45 balls, while Shafali Verma added a valuable 48 runs. Richa Ghosh provided a spectacular finish, remaining unbeaten on 49 runs from just 22 deliveries. Their contributions helped India set Sri Lanka a challenging target of 217 runs.

Sri Lanka’s chase, however, never gathered momentum. India’s disciplined bowling attack kept the pressure on throughout the innings, taking wickets at regular intervals and restricting Sri Lanka to just 69 runs in 15.4 overs. India eventually secured a commanding 147-run victory.

The triumph reflects an outstanding all-round team effort, with India excelling in both batting and bowling. Strong leadership, confidence and determination played a key role in the memorable victory.

The gold medal is a proud achievement for Indian women’s cricket and adds another remarkable chapter to the nation’s sporting journey. The Indian Women’s Cricket Team’s performance will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the highlights of the Asian Games.