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India women's cricket team wins first Asian Games 2026 gold, retains title

Harmanpreet Kaur's team defeats Sri Lanka by 147 runs in final to claim India's opening gold medal of the Games.

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What to know

  • India's women's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the Asian Games 2026 final on September 22, successfully defending their title from the previous edition.
  • The victory, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur with Smriti Mandhana scoring 79 runs, gave India its first gold medal and seventh medal overall at the Games.
  • Coach Amol Muzumdar frames the Asian Games tournament as preparation for cricket's return to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after a 128-year absence from the Games.
  • India dominated throughout the competition with three straight wins en route to the final, with Shafali Verma and other key players maintaining strong form.

“Chamari is in good form. We know that she is one of their best players, so we have plans for her. That said, we will just try to execute our own plans.”

Shafali Verma, Opener, India women's cricket team · Yahoo Sports ↗ · Sep 21

Harmanpreet KaurHarmanpreet Kaur Captain, India women's cricket teamAmol Muzumdar Head coach, India women's cricket teamSmriti MandhanaSmriti Mandhana Vice-Captain, India women's cricket teamSri Lanka women's cricket team Runner-up

India women's cricket team wins first Asian Games 2026 gold, retains title
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  1. 5

    Women's cricket gold confirms India's first-place standing, other medals assured

    The cricket victory marks India's opening gold of the Games on an action-packed day. India also assured medals in badminton and wushu, while continuing strong performances in hockey and boxing.

    1. 1 outlet Asiad: India win 1st gold, assure medals in badminton, wushu on action-packed day

      first by Times of India, 1d ago

  2. 4

    India defeats Sri Lanka, claims first gold of Asian Games 2026

    India's women's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final at the Asian Games 2026. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma provided a strong opening partnership, and Richa Ghosh's quick cameo helped propel India to a formidable total of 216/3. The victory marked India's first gold medal and seventh medal overall at the Games.

    “India secured their first gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. Harmanpreet Kaur's team defeated Sri Lanka in the women's cricket final.”
    — Times of India

    1. 3 outlets first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · also Times of India, The Hindu · read ↗

    2. 3 outlets first by Times of India, 2d ago · also Indian Express, The Hindu · read ↗

  3. 3

    India advances to final, faces Sri Lanka rematch

    India reaches the final after three dominant wins in the competition. They will face Sri Lanka, a repeat of the previous Asian Games final, with Sri Lanka's captain Chamari Athapaththu in strong form with 146 runs from two matches.

    1. 1 outlet Harmanpreet Kaur's India eye Asian Games gold repeat as they face Sri Lanka in final

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago

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    Muzumdar frames Asian Games as Olympic preparation

    Head coach Amol Muzumdar describes the tournament as a 'teaser' towards the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will return to the Games after 128 years. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur echoes the focus on using the Asian Games as preparation for the Olympics.

    “This is a great teaser towards the Olympic quest for the Indian women's team. We are getting used to certain things at the Asian Games.”
    — Amol Muzumdar
    1. 1 outlet For women’s cricket, Asiad a ‘teaser’ before 2028 LA Olympics opportunity

      first by Yahoo Sports, 5d ago

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    India begins Asian Games title defence against Japan

    India's women's cricket team, ranked third in ICC Women's T20I rankings and defending champions, face hosts Japan in the quarterfinals at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Aichi. The quarterfinal format means one defeat ends a team's campaign.

    1. 1 outlet When and where to watch India vs Japan, Women's Asian Games 2026 cricket quarterfinal: Check date, time, and live streaming details

      first by Yahoo Sports, 6d ago