India posts record total against Sri Lanka in Asian Games gold-medal match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 6:58 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
India achieved their highest-ever total in women's cricket at the Asian Games, scoring 216/3 against Sri Lanka in the gold-medal match on September 22. Smriti Mandhana led the charge with a blistering 79 runs, supported by Richa Ghosh's unbeaten 49. India started aggressively, building a strong 99-run opening partnership between Mandhana and Shafali Verma, who contributed 48 runs. The Indian innings concluded with Ghosh playing a crucial role in the final overs, ensuring a formidable score as they aim to defend their gold medal.
- •India sets a new record total of 216/3 in Asian Games women's cricket.
- •Smriti Mandhana scores 79 runs off 45 balls.
- •Richa Ghosh remains unbeaten on 49 runs off 22 balls.
- •Shafali Verma contributes 48 runs in the opening partnership.
- •Match taking place at Korogi Sports Park in New Delhi.
- 6:58 AMYahoo Sports — Harmanpreet’s India make history with record 147-run win, clinch Asian Games gold
- 12:24 PMYahoo Sports — Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh power India to highest-ever Asian Games total in gold-medal match vs Sri Lanka
"In a historic achievement, India’s women's cricket team clinched their first gold medal at the Asian Games, showcasing their prowess by defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs at Korogi Sports Park. Star players Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh shone brightly, significantly boosting India's total score. This momentous victory underscores the team's competitiveness in multi-sport events across Asia and marks an essential milestone for Indian cricket on a global level.
"Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh powered India to a record 216/3 against Sri Lanka. Mandhana scored a blistering 79 while Ghosh remained unbeaten on 49. This formidable total set a strong foundation for India in the gold medal match. Shafali Verma also contributed a quick 48, building a 99-run opening partnership. The Indian team aimed to retain their gold medal with this performance.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 6:58 AMHarmanpreet’s India make history with record 147-run win, clinch Asian Games gold
In a historic achievement, India’s women's cricket team clinched their first gold medal at the Asian Games, showcasing their prowess by defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs at Korogi Sports Park. Star players Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh shone brightly, significantly boosting India's total score. This momentous victory underscores the team's competitiveness in multi-sport events across Asia and marks an essential milestone for Indian cricket on a global level.
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 12:24 PMSmriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh power India to highest-ever Asian Games total in gold-medal match vs Sri Lanka
Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh powered India to a record 216/3 against Sri Lanka. Mandhana scored a blistering 79 while Ghosh remained unbeaten on 49. This formidable total set a strong foundation for India in the gold medal match. Shafali Verma also contributed a quick 48, building a 99-run opening partnership. The Indian team aimed to retain their gold medal with this performance.
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