The women's cricket teams of India and Sri Lanka will face each other in the final of the 2026 Asian Games. Additionally, a match for the bronze medal will be played between Pakistan and Bangladesh. The Indian team will aim to win this match and secure the gold medal.
India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Final: When Is the Asian Games Final?
Under Harmanpreet Kaur's captaincy, the Indian women's cricket team has reached the Asian Games final. While a medal is now assured for Team India in the tournament, the focus has shifted to winning the gold. India will face Sri Lanka in the final, which is scheduled to take place soon. Meanwhile, a match between Pakistan and Bangladesh will also be played for the bronze medal.
India Reaches Final After Defeating Bangladesh in Semifinal
India has secured a medal in women's cricket at the 2026 Asian Games. The Indian team booked their spot in the final by defeating Bangladesh in a one-sided semifinal match. Batting first, India posted a massive total of 195 for 4, highlighted by a spectacular unbeaten knock of 100 runs off 49 balls from Shafali Verma.
In reply, the Bangladesh team could only manage 81 runs in 15.4 overs. Consequently, India won the match by 114 runs.
Sri Lanka Defeats Pakistan Once Again
Earlier, another semifinal match took place between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Batting first, Pakistan scored 177 runs in their innings. When Sri Lanka came out to bat, they chased down the target by scoring 178 for 2 in 17.5 overs, winning the match by eight wickets. In this match, Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu played a magnificent unbeaten innings of 83 runs off 50 balls.
When will the Asian Games women's cricket final between India and Sri Lanka take place?
The women's teams from India and Sri Lanka will face each other in the final. The match is scheduled for September 22. It will begin at 10:30 AM (IST), with the toss taking place half an hour earlier, at 10:00 AM. If the match runs its full course, it is expected to conclude by 1:00 PM. Meanwhile, although the Pakistan and Bangladesh teams lost their respective semi-finals, they remain in contention for a medal.
A match for the bronze medal will now be played between Pakistan and Bangladesh. This match will also take place on September 22, starting at 5:30 AM (IST)—concluding before the final begins.
