India enter Asian Games final after Kishan and Bumrah ride roughshod over Sri Lanka
The result sets up the first India vs Pakistan final this year, with the Asian Games gold medal at stake
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India storm into Asian Games final as Sri Lanka suffer heavy defeat
India registered a massive victory over Sri Lanka in the second semi-final of the Men’s Cricket Competition at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan, securing their place in the final.
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Arch-rivals to meet in the Men’s Asian Games 2026 Final
Pakistan sealed their spot in the Men’s Asian Games final with a dominant all-round display, setting up a blockbuster summit clash against India, who advanced thanks to a strong bowling effort and a standout performance from Ishan Kishan.
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India bring in Sooryavanshi; Sri Lanka hand three debuts and field
Both teams have picked spin-heavy bowling attacks with Jasprit Bumrah India's only specialist fast bowler
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Gill 223* sets up record chase for India
India absolutely strolled to the second successful chase of over 400 in ODI cricket in just 43.3 overs
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Gill and Rohit flip the script - 'After the powerplay, the pressure wasn't on us'
The India captain scored his second ODI double-century and shared a 255-run opening partnership with Rohit Sharma, who scored a 75-ball 101 himself
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Murphy, Australia A bowlers keep India A in check
India A are 122 for 5 at stumps and still 236 runs behind Australia A's 358
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Samson unfazed by conditions before Asian Games semi-final
India opener Sanju Samson is unaffected by the unknown conditions in Nagoya as his team prepare for the Asian Games semi-final against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
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Vaishnavi's six-for puts India A in driver's seat against Australia A
Left-arm spinner's 6 for 52 bowled Australia A out for 176, before India A extended their lead to 322
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Nabi handed debut as India field; West Indies make four changes
Sherfane Rutherford, Keemo Paul, Shamar Joseph and Vitel Lawes have come in for Justin Greaves, Jewel Andrew, Matthew Forde and Gudakesh Motie for West Indies
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Rain stays away as India and Sri Lanka look for fair contest to enter final
The forecast is for a sunny, warm day in Nisshin; in case of another washout, India will enter the gold-medal round for being the higher-ranked team
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India look to solidify 2027 World Cup plans, West Indies seek more bowling bite
While both teams will mainly be looking to win, they have their own questions to address
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Jadeja or Axar? India to make 'utility' decision ahead of 2027 World Cup
Spin coach Sairaj Bahutule said they'll take a call after India's upcoming series and also based on conditions at the World Cup venues
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Tanisha, Prasad, Satheesh fifties drive India A on opening day
Mills and Knott picked up three wickets apiece as India A ended the first day on 351 for 9 in Mohali
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Raichandani 240 sets up innings win for India U-19
Australia U-19 could only manage 229 in their second innings as Om and Yashbhardan shared all ten wickets
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Shree Charani stays No. 1 T20I bowler, breaks all-time record for rating points
The India spinner reached a record peak of 817 rating points after winning the Asia Cup and the gold medal in the Asian Games
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Sree Charani sets all-time Women's T20I Rankings record
India spinner Sree Charani has reached the highest-ever rating in the ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings.
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Pakistan meet Bangladesh, India meet Sri Lanka in Asian Games men's semi-finals
All four semi-finalists are yet to contest a ball in the tournament so far
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