India’s women’s cricket team wins first Asian Games gold
India’s women’s cricket team won the country’s first gold medal in the sport at the 2026 Asian Games. India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final. The match marked a major achievement for Indian women’s cricket at the continental multi-sport event. The result strengthened India’s position in Asian women’s cricket. The victory was also highlighted among India’s principal sporting achievements on September 23–24, 2026.[7][12]
Try the question
Which team did India defeat in the women’s cricket final at the 2026 Asian Games?
Answer: (b) Sri Lanka
The correct answer is (b) Sri Lanka.