Sri Lanka men's cricket team to play for bronze
Sri Lanka's gold medal dream slipped away as they suffered a 124-run defeat against India in the men's cricket event at the 20th Asian Games being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
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India march on to the gold medal match as Sri Lanka drop to the bronze play-off
Sri Lanka were handed a massive 124-run defeat by India in the semi-final of the men's cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. India thereby booked their place in the final, while Sri Lanka must now take on Bangladesh on October 3 for the bronze medal. India's win over Sri Lanka also went into the books as their biggest ever victory against Sri Lanka in T20 International history.
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Silver Medal for Sri Lanka at the Asian Games
After a hard-fought bid for the gold medal, Sri Lanka had to settle for the silver medal in women's cricket at the Asian Games. Beaten by 147 runs by India in the final played at Nishin today (22), Sri Lanka could muster only 69 runs in 15.5 overs while chasing a target of 217.
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Sri Lanka and India clash for Asian Games gold once again
The gold medal match of the women's cricket event at the 20th Asian Games, being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, is scheduled to take place today (22) at the Korogi Athletic Park ground in Nisshin.
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India crowned Asian champions again
India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final of the 2026 Women's T20 Asia Cup to become Asian champions for the fourth time.
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Sri Lanka suffer 72-run defeat in final
India Women recorded a 72-run victory over Sri Lanka Women in the Women’s Asia Cup final tonight (13) to claim the 2026 title. Batting first at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India scored 183 for 5, before bowling Sri Lanka out for just 111 at the end of 20 overs in the chase.
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Sri Lanka and India set for unbeaten showdown in Asia
They enter with the distinction of having won the most titles in the history of the women's tournament.
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Defending champions Sri Lanka face stern Indian challenge in bid to retain Asian crown
Defending champions Sri Lanka will face India tomorrow (13th) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the final of the Women's T20 Asia Cup, organised by the Asian Cricket Council. With the pitch expected to be slow, the title could hinge largely on the spinners' performances.
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Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to reach second successive Asia Cup final
Despite a formidable challenge from Pakistan captain Fatima Sana’s outstanding all-round performance, Sri Lanka Women fought to the finish to beat Pakistan by 5 wickets tonight (11th) and qualify for their second successive Asia Cup final. Sri Lanka will now face a formidable India side in Sunday’s final.
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Sonal also nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award for August
Sri Lanka middle-order batter Sonal Dinusha has been named among the nominees for the ICC Player of the Month award for August. Sonal earned the nomination following his outstanding performances with the bat in the two Tests against India in the World Test Championship.
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