VVS Laxman Celebrates Indian Women's Cricket Team's Gold Medal Win at Asian Games 2026

VVS Laxman's Congratulations

VVS Laxman, a former cricketer for India, extended his congratulations to the Indian women's cricket team following their gold medal victory at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026. He described this accomplishment as a significant moment for Indian cricket.

Laxman's Role with Men's Team

Currently, Laxman is accompanying the Indian men's cricket team as the interim head coach for their event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Recently, he led the Men in Blue to a nail-biting two-run win against Japan in a historic one-off T20I match. The men's cricket tournament is scheduled from September 24 to October 3.

Praise on Social Media

On the social media platform X, Laxman commended the women's team and their support staff for their hard work after India's triumphant performance. He posted, "Congratulations to our women’s team on winning the gold. A fantastic achievement and a proud moment for Indian cricket. Well done to the entire team and support staff," along with a link to his post.

India's Dominant Title Defense

In a repeat of the gold medal match from Hangzhou 2023, India successfully defended their title by defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs. This victory marked India's first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. Sri Lanka took home the silver medal for the second consecutive time, while Pakistan secured the bronze after overcoming Bangladesh in the third-place playoff.

Outstanding Performances

Deepti Sharma emerged as the star of the match with remarkable bowling figures of 3/6. Other key contributors included Shafali Verma, Shree Charani, and Shreyanka Patil, each taking two wickets, showcasing a strong bowling performance from the Indian team.

Match Summary

Match Summary: India Women scored 216/3 in 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 79, Richa Ghosh 49 not out; Chamudi Praboda 1/34) and defeated Sri Lanka, who managed 69/10 in 15.4 overs (Chamari Athapaththu 29; Deepti Sharma 3/6), by 147 runs.