India women defend Asian Games cricket title with 147-run win over Sri Lanka

India's women's cricket team defended their Asian Games title with a 147-run victory over Sri Lanka in the final on Tuesday. Harmanpreet Kaur's side posted 216 for 3 before bowling Sri Lanka out for 69 at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.

Smriti Mandhana top-scored with 79 off 45 balls, while Shafali Verma made 48 and Richa Ghosh remained unbeaten on 49 off 22 balls. Deepti Sharma took 3 for 6 as India's spinners dominated the Sri Lankan innings.

The win gives India their first gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 and their seventh medal overall. The men's competition begins later this week.