Asian Games 2026: Team India Thrash Sri Lanka By 124 Runs In Semi-Final, Set Up For Blockbuster Gold-Medal Clash Against Pakistan
India secured their place in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final after defeating Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the second semi-final at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, on Thursday. The victory set up a highly anticipated India-Pakistan gold-medal clash. India, after being asked to bat first, posted 169/7 in 20 overs. Ishan Kishan played a crucial unbeaten knock of 80 off 46 balls, smashing…
India claimed a 124-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second semi-final of the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket tournament at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan. The match took place on Thursday. India batted first and posted a competitive total of 169/7 in their 20 overs. Ishan Kishan was the star of the batting display, scoring an unbeaten 80 off 46 balls, contributing four fours and five sixes.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi added 38 runs off 21 balls. In response, Sri Lanka struggled to keep up with the required run rate, losing five wickets in the powerplay. Abhishek Sharma and Shreyas Iyer were the top scorers for Sri Lanka, but their efforts were not enough. India's bowlers maintained a strong performance throughout the innings, with Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan taking five wickets each.
With this win, India has secured their place in the gold-medal final against their arch-rivals Pakistan, scheduled for October 3.
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