The women's cricket final at Korogi Sports Park was a whirlwind of talent and tactics, with India and Sri Lanka battling across the 50‑over arena.
India posted a 216/3, powered by a steady partnership and a blistering 58 off the first 20 balls from Harmanpreet Kaur, who steered the innings to a mammoth total.
Sri Lanka struggled from the start, and a decisive over in the 27th saw the hosts collapse to 69, a score that left the Indian bowlers celebrating a 147‑run win.
The triumph marks India's second women's cricket gold at the Asian Games, following the 2023 title in Hangzhou, and lifts the nation's medal count to seven—one gold, four silver, two bronze—pushing India to eighth in the standings.
While the women's side cements its legacy, India is eyeing its men's cricket squad, set to enter the quarterfinals on September 28, and has already secured spots in men's badminton and wushu. Meanwhile, the men's hockey team and badminton squad continue to rack up medals, ensuring India's medal haul grows before the Games conclude.