India Strike Thrice in an over to Bundle Out Sri Lanka for 45 and Record Massive 124-Run Win in IND vs SL 2026 Asian Games Semi-Final Match
Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten 80 as India bundled Sri Lanka out for 45 and booked a gold-medal final against Pakistan.
- On Thursday, India stormed into the Asian Games gold-medal match by defeating Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the men's cricket semifinal in Nisshin, posting 169 for seven on a challenging, spin-friendly pitch.
- India struggled initially on a treacherous, two-paced pitch riddled with turn and variable bounce, prompting the team to bring back Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who injected vital momentum with an aggressive 38 off 21 balls.
- Ishan Kishan anchored the innings with an unbeaten 80 off 46 deliveries, featuring five sixes and four boundaries, while Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel dismantled Sri Lanka's chase, taking two wickets each as the opposition collapsed for 45.
- This victory sets up a gold-medal clash against arch-rivals Pakistan, while the Lankans will face Bangladesh in the bronze-medal play-off, with both matches scheduled for Saturday in Nisshin.
- Spin-Heavy conditions defined the tournament, with the Lankans using only two overs of pace, while India's tactical decision to utilize Bumrah alongside spinners proved decisive in dismantling the chase in just 9.5 overs.
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Kishan's critical knock of 80* in 46 balls saved India from embarrassment while batting, and the bowlers produced some exceptional figures to beat Sri Lanka by 124 runs, setting up a title clash against arch-rivals Pakistan.
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India secured a record 124-run victory over Sri Lanka in the semifinal of the Asian Gamers tournament. Ishan Kishan's 80 runs helped India post a total of 169 runs while batting first. Sri Lanka struggled significantly, finishing their innings with just 45 runs after 9.5 overs. Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, and Abhishek Sharma led the Indian bowling attack effectively. This match set multiple records for both teams in T20I history.
India defeated Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the semi-finals of the Asian Games to advance to the final. Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 80 helped India post 169/7, then bowled out Sri Lanka for 45. India will now face Pakistan for the gold medal on Saturday. If rain occurs, the medals will be shared.
India Vs Pakistan In Asian Games Final As Shreyas Iyer & Co Thrash Sri Lanka By 124 Runs
Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 80 propelled India to 169 on a tricky pitch before a devastating bowling and fielding display skittled Sri Lanka for just 45. The comprehensive win secures India's spot in the gold-medal match against arch-rivals Pakistan
India thrash Sri Lanka, set up Asian Games final vs Pakistan
Nisshin: Ishan Kishan’s calculated 46-ball 80 on a difficult track laid the foundation as defending champions India hammered Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the Asian Games men’s cricket semifinal here on Thursday, October 1, to set up a gold medal clash with arch-foes Pakistan. Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (38 off 21) took India to … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsA…
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