India’s women’s cricket team delivered a dominant performance in the Asian Games 2026 final, defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs to secure India’s first gold medal of the Games. Smriti Mandhana starred with 79 runs, Richa Ghosh produced an explosive unbeaten 49, and India’s bowlers dismissed Sri Lanka for just 69 after posting a massive 216/3.
India successfully defended their women’s cricket title at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan, producing a commanding all-round performance against Sri Lanka in the gold-medal match on Tuesday, September 22.
Led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, India scored 216/3 in 20 overs before bowling Sri Lanka out for only 69 runs in 15.4 overs. The 147-run victory gave India their second consecutive Asian Games gold medal in women’s cricket and the country’s first gold medal of the 2026 Games.
The final was played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, with India controlling the contest from the opening stages.
India vs Sri Lanka Asian Games 2026 Final: Match Summary
India entered the final after an impressive tournament run and produced their strongest batting performance when the gold medal was on the line.
After winning the toss, Harmanpreet Kaur elected to bat first. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma immediately put Sri Lanka under pressure with an aggressive opening partnership.
India reached 59 without loss at the end of the powerplay and continued to accelerate.
Mandhana and Shafali eventually put together a 99-run opening partnership from 60 balls, giving India an excellent platform for a huge total.
Mandhana was the leading scorer for India, making 79 from 45 balls, while Shafali contributed a rapid 48 from 29 deliveries.
Later in the innings, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh smashed an unbeaten 49 from only 22 balls, helping India finish at 216/3.
Sri Lanka then faced the enormous task of chasing 217 for victory.
India’s bowlers never allowed the chase to develop. Sri Lanka kept losing wickets at regular intervals and were eventually dismissed for 69, handing India a comprehensive 147-run victory.
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Cricket Final Score
India Women: 216/3 in 20 overs
Sri Lanka Women: 69 all out in 15.4 overs
Result: India Women won by 147 runs
Medal: India – Gold
Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan
Date: September 22, 2026
Smriti Mandhana Leads India’s Batting Charge
Smriti Mandhana once again delivered on the big stage.
The Indian opener attacked Sri Lanka’s bowlers throughout her innings and scored 79 runs from 45 deliveries.
Her innings included seven sixes and provided the foundation for India’s imposing total.
Mandhana combined aggression with smart strike rotation as India maintained a strong scoring rate throughout the opening half of the innings.
Her partnership with Shafali Verma was particularly important.
The two Indian openers added 99 runs before Sri Lanka finally managed to break the partnership.
Shafali Verma Scores Quick 48
Shafali Verma complemented Mandhana’s attacking approach perfectly.
She scored 48 runs from 29 balls, narrowly missing a half-century but helping India dominate the opening phase of the final.
The partnership between Mandhana and Shafali ensured that India were in a strong position before the middle order arrived.
Shafali was eventually dismissed while attempting a reverse sweep against Chamudi Praboda.
Despite the wicket, India had already established the platform required for a huge total.
Harmanpreet Kaur Adds 19 Runs
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur came in after Shafali’s dismissal.
She scored 19 runs from 17 deliveries before being dismissed in the 15th over.
Mandhana also departed later while attempting an aggressive shot against Sugandika Kumari.
Sri Lanka briefly appeared to have slowed India’s momentum after removing both experienced batters, but Richa Ghosh quickly changed the direction of the innings.
Richa Ghosh Smashes Unbeaten 49 From 22 Balls
Richa Ghosh provided the perfect finish for India.
The wicketkeeper-batter played a destructive unbeaten innings of 49 runs from just 22 balls.
Her late acceleration pushed India’s total beyond the 200-run mark and left Sri Lanka needing a record-level chase to win the gold medal.
Richa’s innings included six fours and three sixes, demonstrating the power-hitting ability that has made her one of India’s most dangerous middle-order batters.
Her contribution helped India finish on 216/3 after 20 overs.
It was also the highest team total in the history of the Asian Games women’s cricket competition.
Sri Lanka Collapse While Chasing 217
Sri Lanka needed 217 runs to win the gold medal, but the chase quickly ran into trouble.
India’s bowlers maintained pressure from the beginning and repeatedly broke partnerships.
Sri Lanka lost Imesha Dulani early before captain Chamari Athapaththu attempted to rebuild the innings.
Athapaththu scored 29 runs from 21 balls, making her Sri Lanka’s leading scorer in the final.
However, once India removed the Sri Lankan captain, the chase deteriorated rapidly.
Sri Lanka eventually collapsed to 69 all out in 15.4 overs.
The result meant India won by an enormous 147-run margin.
Deepti Sharma Stars With the Ball
Deepti Sharma played a major role in dismantling Sri Lanka’s batting lineup.
The experienced Indian all-rounder produced outstanding figures of:
4 overs – 1 maiden – 6 runs – 3 wickets
Deepti dismissed key Sri Lankan batters including Chamari Athapaththu, Kavisha Dilhari and Sugandika Kumari.
Her economical spell ensured Sri Lanka had virtually no opportunity to recover.
Shafali Verma also made an important contribution with the ball after scoring 48 with the bat.
She finished with two wickets for just three runs from two overs.
India’s spin attack dominated the final, with Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma and Shreyanka Patil combining for seven wickets.
Smriti Mandhana Reaches Historic 11,000 International Runs
The gold-medal final also produced a major individual milestone for Smriti Mandhana.
During her 79-run innings, Mandhana became the first woman cricketer to reach 11,000 international runs.
The milestone added another achievement to an already memorable day for Indian cricket.
Mandhana has been one of India’s most important batters across formats for years, and reaching the landmark during an Asian Games gold-medal final made the occasion even more significant.
India Defend Their Asian Games Women’s Cricket Title
India’s victory in Japan means the women’s team has now won back-to-back Asian Games cricket gold medals.
Women’s cricket made its return to the Asian Games programme at Hangzhou 2022, which was held in 2023 after being postponed.
India defeated Sri Lanka in that final as well.
Three years later, the two teams met again in the gold-medal contest, but India’s margin of victory in 2026 was far larger.
India’s 147-run win successfully defended the title and reinforced the team’s strong record in Asian competition.
India’s Road to the Asian Games 2026 Final
India entered the tournament among the leading contenders for the women’s cricket gold medal.
The team produced dominant performances on its way to the final.
One of India’s biggest victories came against Bangladesh in the semi-final.
India defeated Bangladesh by 114 runs to secure their place in the gold-medal match.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, booked their final spot after beating Pakistan by eight wickets in the other semi-final.
That created another India-Sri Lanka showdown for the Asian Games women’s cricket title.
A Memorable Gold Medal for Indian Women’s Cricket
India’s performance in the final was complete in almost every department.
The openers established a strong foundation, the middle order provided late acceleration, and the bowling attack gave Sri Lanka no opportunity to mount a serious chase.
Mandhana’s 79 established the platform.
Shafali’s 48 kept India’s scoring rate high.
Richa Ghosh’s unbeaten 49 pushed the total to 216.
Deepti Sharma then led the bowling attack as Sri Lanka collapsed for 69.
The combination produced one of India’s most comprehensive victories in a major multi-sport cricket final.
India Secure Their First Gold Medal of Asian Games 2026
The victory carried significance beyond cricket.
The women’s cricket title delivered India’s first gold medal of the 2026 Asian Games.
At the time of the victory, India had already collected four silver medals and two bronze medals, making the women’s cricket gold the country’s seventh medal of the Games.
With several events still to come, the cricket team’s victory provided an early major highlight for the Indian contingent in Japan.
India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Final: Key Highlights
- India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the women’s cricket final.
- India scored 216/3 in 20 overs.
- Sri Lanka were dismissed for 69 in 15.4 overs.
- Smriti Mandhana scored 79 from 45 balls.
- Shafali Verma scored 48 from 29 balls.
- Richa Ghosh remained unbeaten on 49 from 22 balls.
- Mandhana and Shafali shared a 99-run opening partnership.
- Deepti Sharma claimed 3/6 from four overs.
- Shafali Verma took 2/3 from two overs.
- Mandhana became the first woman to reach 11,000 international cricket runs.
- India’s 216/3 was the highest total in the Asian Games women’s cricket competition.
- India won their second consecutive Asian Games women’s cricket gold medal.
- The victory delivered India’s first gold medal of the 2026 Asian Games.
What India’s Asian Games Gold Means
The victory demonstrates the depth of India’s women’s cricket setup.
India did not depend on a single player in the final. Mandhana and Shafali dominated the opening phase, Richa Ghosh provided the finishing power, while Deepti Sharma and the rest of the bowling unit controlled Sri Lanka’s chase.
Successfully defending an Asian Games title also adds another major achievement to this generation of Indian women’s cricketers.
For Harmanpreet Kaur and her team, the 2026 gold adds another chapter to India’s growing record in women’s international cricket.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the India vs Sri Lanka women’s cricket Asian Games 2026 final?
India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs to win the women’s cricket gold medal at the Asian Games 2026.
What was India’s score in the Asian Games 2026 cricket final?
India scored 216/3 in 20 overs after batting first.
What was Sri Lanka’s score?
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 69 runs in 15.4 overs while chasing 217.
Who scored the most runs for India?
Smriti Mandhana top-scored for India with 79 runs from 45 balls.
How many runs did Richa Ghosh score?
Richa Ghosh scored an unbeaten 49 runs from only 22 deliveries.
Who was India’s best bowler in the final?
Deepti Sharma produced outstanding figures of 3/6 from four overs.
Did Smriti Mandhana break a record?
Yes. During the final, Mandhana became the first woman cricketer to reach 11,000 runs in international cricket.
Is this India’s first Asian Games women’s cricket gold?
No. India also won women’s cricket gold at the previous Asian Games. The 2026 victory gave India back-to-back titles.
Was this India’s first gold medal at Asian Games 2026?
Yes. The women’s cricket team’s victory over Sri Lanka delivered India’s first gold medal of the 2026 Asian Games.
