India Faces Sri Lanka in Women's Cricket Gold Medal Match at Asian Games 2026

The Indian women's cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, is set to face Sri Lanka in a highly anticipated gold medal match at the Asian Games 2026. This rematch of the previous year's final promises to be thrilling, with both teams showcasing strong performances in the knockout stages. India aims to defend their title after a narrow victory over Sri Lanka in the last final. Discover the playing XIs and squad details as the teams prepare for this crucial encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 22, 2026, 14:44 IST

India vs. Sri Lanka: A High-Stakes Rematch

In a thrilling showdown at the Asian Games 2026, the Indian women's cricket team, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, won the toss and opted to bat first against Sri Lanka. This crucial match is taking place at Korogi Sports Park on Tuesday.

This encounter marks a rematch of the previous year's final, where India triumphed over Sri Lanka to secure the gold medal. Both teams have shown impressive form leading up to the final, with India overcoming Japan in the quarter-finals and Bangladesh in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka advanced by defeating Malaysia and Pakistan.

In the 2023 final held in Hangzhou, India claimed victory by 19 runs against Sri Lanka, earning them the gold medal.

Playing XIs for the Final:

India Women (Playing XI): Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Gunalan Kamalini, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Richa Ghosh(w), Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma, Kranti Gaud.

Sri Lanka Women (Playing XI): Imesha Dulani, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Hansima Karunaratne, Kaushani Nuthyangana(w), Mithali Ayodhya, Kawya Kavindi, Chamudi Praboda, Sugandika Kumari.

Squads:

India Women Squad: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Gunalan Kamalini, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Richa Ghosh(w), Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav.

Sri Lanka Women Squad: Imesha Dulani, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Hansima Karunaratne, Kaushani Nuthyangana(w), Mithali Ayodhya, Kawya Kavindi, Chamudi Praboda, Sugandika Kumari, Rashmika Sewwandi, Nimasha Meepage, Sanjana Kavindi, Anushka Sanjeewani.