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India Dominates Sri Lanka by 124 Runs, Sets Up Blockbuster Asian Games Final Against Pakistan
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Moneycontrol•01-10-2026, 12:54
India Dominates Sri Lanka by 124 Runs, Sets Up Blockbuster Asian Games Final Against Pakistan
- •India thrashed Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the Asian Games semifinal, securing their spot in the gold medal match.
- •India will face arch-rivals Pakistan in the final, who defeated Bangladesh in their semifinal clash.
- •Batting first, India posted 169/7, with Ishan Kishan scoring an unbeaten 80 off 46 balls and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi adding 38(21).
- •Sri Lanka's chase collapsed dramatically, as they were bowled out for just 45 runs inside 10 overs, with Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel taking early wickets.
- •India, the defending champions, showcased a commanding performance to reach the final.
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India defeated Sri Lanka by 124 runs at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin to secure their spot in the final. Batting first, India posted 169/7 with an unbeaten 80 off 46 balls from Ishan Kishan, and then bowled out Sri Lanka for just 45 runs inside 10 overs.
Defending champions India will face Pakistan in the gold medal match scheduled for Saturday. Pakistan advanced to the final after defeating Bangladesh by six wickets in their respective semifinal match.
Ishan Kishan led the scoring for India by smashing an unbeaten 80 runs off 46 balls, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi contributed 38 runs off 21 balls with six fours and two sixes.
