India's women's cricket team dominated Sri Lanka to win gold at the 2026 Asian Games, cruising to a 147-run victory in Tuesday's SL-W vs IND-W final in Nisshin, Japan.
The blowout marked India's first gold of the Aichi-Nagoya competition and a repeat of the 2023 final, when the same two teams met for the title. Sri Lanka took silver again, while Pakistan claimed bronze.
How the SL-W vs IND-W Final Unfolded
India batted first and piled up 216 for the loss of just three players — the highest team total ever recorded in women's cricket at the Asian Games. Star opener Smriti Mandhana set the tone with a quick 79, and Richa Ghosh added an unbeaten 49 to close the innings.
Chasing a steep target, Sri Lanka never got going. India's bowlers dismantled the lineup, bowling the Lankans out for just 69. Deepti Sharma led the attack, taking three wickets while conceding only six runs.
What the Asian Games Win Means for India Women's Cricket
The result cements India as the dominant force in Asian Games cricket, extending its reign as champions across back-to-back events.
Pakistan sealed bronze earlier in the day, beating Bangladesh in the third-place playoff.
