Asian Games 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur & Co. end India’s Gold medal wait with terrific win

India have finally opened their gold medal account at the ongoing Asian Games 2026, and they did it in spectacular fashion on Tuesday, September 22. The <a href="https://cricket.international/where-to-watch-gold-medal-match-india-women-vs-sri-lanka-women-live-streaming-details/" title="Where to Watch Gold Medal Match – India Women vs Sri Lanka Women? Live Streaming Details”>India women’s national cricket team delivered a commanding performance against Sri Lanka in the women’s cricket final at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, ending India’s wait for a top-podium finish in Aichi-Nagoya.

The defending champions were simply unstoppable in the gold-medal clash against the Sri Lanka women’s national cricket team. After opting to bat first, the India women’s national cricket team unleashed a stunning batting display and piled up a massive 216/3 on the board. Earlier, Shafali Verma breaks world record for most T20I runs in a calendar year in Asian Games 2026 final.

India hammer Sri Lanka to clinch Gold at Asian Games 2026

Defending the massive 216 runs, Indian bowlers tore through the Sri Lankan batting order and dismissed them for just 69 runs, as Harmanpreet Kaurand her girls secured a massive 147-run victory to clinch the gold at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan.

It was India’s first gold medal of the 2026 Asian Games as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led team recorded their biggest-ever T20I win by runs. Now, India’s overall medal tally moved to seven medals—one gold, four silver, and two bronze in the ongoing Asian Games 2026.

Indian women have won the Asian Games gold medal for the second time in a row, having clinched the honour at the 2023 edition. Sri Lanka took the silver medal, while Pakistan won bronze.

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The victory also gave India their eighth straight T20I win, their longest winning streak in the format. They went past their previous record of seven consecutive wins, set in 2018. Amid this, Mohsin Naqvi removed from Asian Games 2026 Women’s cricket medal ceremony.

India Women’s Biggest T20I Wins

147 runs vs Sri Lanka, Nisshin – Asian Games 2026*

142 runs vs Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur – Asia Cup 2018

137 runs vs Hong Kong, Dubai – Asia Cup 2026

114 runs vs Bangladesh, Nisshin – Asian Games 2026

104 runs vs UAE, Sylhet – Asia Cup 2022

100 runs vs Barbados, Commonwealth Games 2022

Harmanpreet Kaur delighted as India Women extend unbeaten run

Meanwhile, Harmanpreet Kaur said she is very happy with India’s unbeaten run that has continued since the women’s Asian Cup 2026. Kaur also praised every player for making the most of their chances and delivering strong performances at the games.

Harmanpreet Kaur said at the post-match presentation, as quoted by Cricbuzz, “It’s a fantastic feeling. Before the tournament, we talked a lot about staying unbeaten, but more importantly, about playing to the high standards we set for ourselves. It’s so satisfying to see everyone approach every game with such a positive mindset. Every single player who got an opportunity stepped up and delivered solid performances.”

The captain explained that the team wanted to stay unbeaten but also focused on maintaining high standards in every match. Kaur added, “As a captain and as a collective, that’s exactly what we were looking for; maintaining an unbeaten run while consistently putting in this quality of performance is what we expected of ourselves, and it’s great to see everyone execute that vision with confidence.”

Source: cricketaddictor.com