India, Sept. 22 -- India have added their first gold medal to the Asian Games 2026 tally after the women's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka by 148 runs in the final. The Women in Blue successfully defended their Asian Games title, capping off a dominant campaign with another gold medal for the country.

India had beaten Japan in the quarterfinal and Bangladesh in the semifinal before producing another commanding performance against Sri Lanka in the final. The triumph also adds to a strong run for the team, which recently won the Asia Cup and has now secured another major title on the international stage.

India Women Retain Asian Games Gold With Dominant Win Over Sri Lanka

India's women's cricket team successfully defended their Asian Gam...