The Indian women cricket team defeats Sri Lanka by 19 runs and clinches its first-ever Asian Games gold medal
In the finals of Asian Games 2023, Oshadi Ranasinghe kept Sri Lanka alive for the longest time in chase, but her wicket has now left Sri Lanka with 30 to get off the last 2 overs. Titas Sadhu got off to a dream start with the ball for the India women, picking up three wickets in two overs. At 14 runs and a loss of three wickets, the Sri Lanka women were lifted by a 36-run partnership between Hasini Perera and Nilakshi de Silva. Rajeshwari Gayakwad gave India a much-needed breakthrough through the wicket of Perera, but the job is not done.
The Indian women's cricket team stands on the brink of an extraordinary achievement as they square off against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games final for a historic gold medal. India's women, following impressive victories over Malaysia and Bangladesh yesterday, have rightfully earned their place in this coveted gold medal match. Joining them in this showdown is Sri Lanka, which secured an impressive victory against Pakistan in yesterday's semifinal. The Indian women's team, having exhibited relentless determination throughout, will receive an additional boost with the return of Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, ready to resume her leadership duties after serving a two-match ban.