New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Defending champions India stormed into the men's cricket final at the Asian Games with a commanding 124-run win over Sri Lanka, setting up a blockbuster gold-medal clash against Pakistan in Nisshin on October 3.
India's victory was built around a disciplined bowling effort after Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 80 had helped them post 169/7. Sri Lanka were then blown away for just 45 in 9.4 overs, with Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi and Washington Sundar sharing the damage as India secured a place in the summit clash.
India were given an early setback after Sri Lanka opted to bowl, with Abhishek Sharma falling to Sahan Arachchige in the opening over. Sanju Samson followed soon after, dismissed by Tharindu Ratnayake t...