New Delhi : The Indian women’s cricket team created history with a dominant performance in the final of the women’s cricket event at the Asian Games 2026. In Tuesday’s final, India defeated Sri Lanka by a massive 147 runs to win the Asian Games gold medal for the second consecutive time.

With this victory, the podium finish in the women’s cricket event was also confirmed, with India winning gold, Sri Lanka taking silver, and Pakistan securing the bronze medal.

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat first, a decision that was justified by the Indian batters as they posted 216 runs for the loss of three wickets in 20 overs. It was the highest-ever team total in the history of the Asian Games.

Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana gave India a strong start by putting together a 99-run partnership for the first wicket. Mandhana then played a brilliant innings, while Richa Ghosh’s aggressive batting helped India reach 216 runs.

Smriti Mandhana scored a superb 79 off 45 balls, including five fours and seven sixes, making her India’s top scorer. Shafali Verma contributed 48 runs off 29 balls, while Richa Ghosh smashed a whirlwind 49 off just 22 balls, hitting six fours and three sixes.

Chasing a target of 217, Sri Lanka were completely outplayed by India’s bowling attack and excellent fielding. The entire Sri Lankan team was bowled out for just 69 runs without even crossing the 100-run mark.

Off-spinner Deepti Sharma was India’s most successful bowler, taking three wickets for just six runs in her four overs. Shafali Verma, who had impressed with the bat, also made an impact with the ball, taking two wickets for just three runs in two overs. Sree Charani and Shreyanka Patil also claimed two wickets each.

In the final played in Nishin, India scored 216 for three after opting to bat first. Smriti Mandhana scored 79, Shafali Verma 48 and captain Harmanpreet Kaur 19, while Richa Ghosh remained unbeaten on 49 and Bharati Filmyali was not out on seven. For Sri Lanka, Sugandika Kumari, Kavisha Dilhari and Chamodi Praboda took one wicket each.

In reply, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 69 runs. Captain Chamari Athapaththu top-scored with 29, while Nethmi Nethsara scored 14 and Kavisha Dilhari made 11. No other Sri Lankan batter managed to reach double figures.

For India, Deepti Sharma took three wickets, while Shafali Verma, Shreyanka Patil and Sree Charani claimed two wickets each.

Following their defeat, Sri Lanka were awarded the silver medal.

Earlier, Pakistan had defeated Bangladesh in the third-place playoff to win the bronze medal.