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India Dominates Sri Lanka by 124 Runs, Secures Asian Games Final Berth Against Pakistan
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News18•01-10-2026, 12:45
India Dominates Sri Lanka by 124 Runs, Secures Asian Games Final Berth Against Pakistan
- •Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 80 propelled India to a commanding 169 for 7 against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games.
- •India's bowlers dismantled Sri Lanka for just 45 runs in 9.5 overs, securing a massive 124-run victory.
- •Jasprit Bumrah (2/7), Axar Patel (2/8), and Abhishek Sharma (2/2) led the bowling attack, each taking two wickets.
- •Nuwanidu Fernando was the sole Sri Lankan batter to reach double digits with 15 runs, as five players failed to score.
- •India will now face arch-rivals Pakistan in a highly anticipated final match in the Asian Games.
Key Questions Answered
Ishan Kishan smashed an unbeaten 80 runs off 46 balls, featuring four boundaries and five sixes, to help lead India to victory against Sri Lanka.
India set up a high-voltage final clash against Pakistan in the Asian Games after thrashing Sri Lanka by 124 runs.
Sri Lanka was dismissed for a total of 45 all out in just 9.5 overs, with Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel taking two wickets each.
