New Delhi: India produced a commanding performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the semifinal of the Asian Games 2026 cricket tournament, booking a place in the gold medal match against Pakistan.
Batting first after being asked to set the target, India posted 169 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs. Ishan Kishan led the innings with a superb unbeaten 80 off 46 deliveries, providing the platform for India to reach a strong total.
Sri Lanka’s bowlers managed to pick up regular wickets during the innings, with Sahan Arachchige and Tharindu Ratnayake claiming two wickets each. However, Kishan remained unbeaten and ensured India finished with a competitive score.
Sri Lanka’s chase quickly turned into a one sided contest as India’s bowlers dismantled the batting order. The Sri Lankan innings lasted only 9.5 overs, with the team bowled out for just 45.
Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel spearheaded the attack with two wickets apiece, while the rest of the Indian bowling unit maintained relentless pressure throughout the chase.
Sri Lanka struggled to build any partnerships and lost wickets at regular intervals. The dramatic collapse handed India a massive 124 run victory and confirmed their place in the tournament final.
India will now face Pakistan in the gold medal match on Saturday, setting up another high profile clash between the two Asian cricket rivals.
With the batting providing a strong foundation and the bowling producing a devastating display, India head into the final after one of their most emphatic wins of the tournament.