India defended their women's cricket gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, beating Sri Lanka by 147 runs in Nisshin. India posted 216/3, powered by Smriti Mandhana's 79 and Richa Ghosh's unbeaten 49, then bowled Sri Lanka out for 69. It is India's first gold of these Games and a repeat of their 2023 title.
India defend Asian Games women's cricket gold, thrash Sri Lanka
Source: WION