Hangzhou: India triumphed over Sri Lanka with a decisive 147-run victory to secure the gold medal in women's cricket at the 2026 Asian Games. Smriti Mandhana's 79 off 45 deliveries led India to a formidable total of 216/3, setting the stage for a dominant performance by the Indian team. Sri Lanka's response faltered as the Indian spinners dismantled their batting lineup, culminating in India's second consecutive gold in the event.

According to International Cricket Council: Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian captain, opted to bat first in the final. This decision was justified as the opening pair of Shafali Verma and Mandhana quickly amassed a significant partnership, falling just short of a hundred-run stand. Despite Chamudi Praboda's breakthrough, India continued to build momentum, with Richa Ghosh contributing a quickfire 49 off 22 deliveries, propelling India past the 200-run mark.

Verma, having set the tone with the bat, delivered early breakthroughs with the ball, dismissing key Sri Lankan batters Imesha Dulani and Hasini Perera within the first five overs. Deepti Sharma's removal of Chamari Athapaththu further dashed Sri Lanka's hopes. Shreyanka Patil and Sree Charani continued the onslaught, ensuring a swift conclusion to the Sri Lankan innings within 16 overs. Sharma ended with three wickets, while Verma, Charani, and Patil each claimed two.

In the battle for bronze, Pakistan overcame Bangladesh by 31 runs, marking their third Asian Games cricket medal. After a difficult start, captain Fatima Sana's 45, supported by Aliya Riaz, helped Pakistan post 145/8. Umm-e-Hani's standout bowling performance restricted Bangladesh to 114/7, securing the bronze and avenging Pakistan's previous defeat to Bangladesh at the 2022 Games.