Asian Games 2026: Women’s cricket team clinches India’s first gold in style

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The Indian women's cricket team won the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, with strong performances from Smriti, Shafali, and Richa leading to a commanding victory over Sri Lanka. The team's spin bowlers effectively dismantled the opposition's batting lineup.

Smriti and Shafali provide the perfect launchpad with a scintillating 99-run opening stand; Richa’s cameo powers the Women in Blue to a daunting total before the spin quartet demolishes the Sri Lankan line-up