{
  "id": 9229127,
  "title": "Sri Lanka settle for silver as India strike gold in cricket",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/sri-lanka-settle-for-silver-as-india-strike-gold-in-cricket",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T00:00:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/sri-lanka-settle-for-silver-as-india-strike-gold-in-cricket/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sri Lanka's women's cricket team faced a resounding defeat to India at the 2026 Asian Games, settling for the silver medal after a commanding 147-run victory. India's batsmen delivered an impressive performance, amassing 216 runs for just three wickets in their 20 overs. Smriti Mandhana was the standout performer, scoring a brilliant 79 off just 45 balls, while Richa Ghosh added 49 off just 22 deliveries, sealing the win. Sri Lanka, however, struggled against India's bowling attack, losing their last six wickets for just four runs, failing to reach their target of 217. Captain Chamari Atapattu and Kaushini Nuthyangana were the only other batters to reach double figures, contributing 29 and 14 respectively. India's bowlers, led by Deepti Sharma's incredible figures of three for six, dismantled Sri Lanka's innings. The Indian team's decisive win claimed them the gold medal, while Sri Lanka had to settle for the silver medal in the Asian Games cricket final.",
  "summary": "Sri Lanka’s women had to settle for silver at the 2026 Asian Games after India proved far too strong in the cricket final, romping to a 147-run victory. India produced a commanding batting display after taking first lease of the wicket, piling up 216 for three from their 20 overs before dismissing Sri Lanka for […]",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}