Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated India’s women’s cricket team after their commanding victory at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final. The victory delivered the country’s first gold medal at the Games.
The Indian side produced a record 216/3 after winning the toss and batting first. Smriti Mandhana led the charge with a superb 79 off 45 balls. Richa Ghosh provided the late impetus with an unbeaten 49.
India then produced a clinical bowling display. The team dismissed Sri Lanka for just 69 runs. The huge margin sealed India’s second successive women’s cricket gold at the Asian Games.
India had won the women’s cricket gold at the 2023 Asian Games. The latest triumph extended its unbeaten run in the continental event.
Shah praised the players for their outstanding performance. He congratulated the team for displaying skill, determination and composure in the final.
The victory strengthened India’s presence in women’s cricket at the Asian Games. It further highlighted the team’s ability to deliver under pressure on the international stage.
Mandhana’s fluent innings provided the foundation for India’s imposing total. Ghosh then accelerated the scoring with an unbeaten knock.
The bowlers completed the job with a disciplined effort. Sri Lanka struggled against India’s attack and lost all their wickets for 69.
India’s back-to-back gold medals underline the team’s strong record in the Asian Games women’s cricket competition.
Indian women cricketers finish with Gold🥇
Applause to the Indian Women’s Cricket Team for bringing home the first gold medal at the #AsianGames2026 with a bedazzling display of unmatched cricketing prowess and untameable dominance on the pitch.
May you always command victory. pic.twitter.com/n3D5yAMaSq— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 22, 2026
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