India booked their place in the Asian Games 2026 cricket final with a dominant 124-run victory over Sri Lanka in the men’s semi-final. India posted 169/7 in 20 overs before bowling Sri Lanka out for just 45 in 9.5 overs.
The result sends India into the gold-medal clash against Pakistan, setting up an India vs Pakistan final in the Asian Games men’s cricket competition.
India vs Sri Lanka Match Scorecard
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 169/7 | 20 | Won by 124 runs |
| Sri Lanka | 45 all out | 9.5 | Lost |
India’s innings was led by Ishan Kishan, who remained unbeaten on 80 runs from 46 balls. He struck four fours and five sixes during an attacking knock.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also made an impact, scoring 38 from 21 balls. Shreyas Iyer contributed 13 runs, while Abhishek Sharma and Washington Sundar provided late runs as India finished on 169/7.
Ishan Kishan Leads India’s Batting Charge
Ishan Kishan played the key innings for India after Sri Lanka made early breakthroughs. His unbeaten 80 gave India the acceleration they needed in the second half of the innings.
Kishan’s innings became one of the major talking points of the India vs Sri Lanka semi-final and helped India post a challenging total of 170 for Sri Lanka to chase.
Jasprit Bumrah Strikes Early
Sri Lanka’s chase got off to a disastrous start when Jasprit Bumrah struck twice in the opening over. The early wickets put Sri Lanka under immediate pressure.
Nuwanidu Fernando was Sri Lanka’s highest scorer with 15 runs, while Sahan Arachchige made 9. The rest of the batting lineup struggled against India’s bowling attack.
Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel also picked up two wickets each as Sri Lanka were eventually bowled out for 45 in 9.5 overs.
India vs Sri Lanka Asian Games Semi-Final Highlights
- Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten 80 from 46 balls.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 38 from 21 balls.
- India finished their innings at 169/7.
- Jasprit Bumrah took two wickets in the opening over.
- Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel took two wickets each.
- Sri Lanka were bowled out for 45.
- India won the semi-final by 124 runs.
- India qualified for the Asian Games cricket final.
India vs Pakistan Final Set Up
India’s win over Sri Lanka means the men’s Asian Games cricket final will be an India vs Pakistan contest. Pakistan reached the final after beating Bangladesh in the other semi-final.
The Asian Games 2026 cricket final is scheduled for October 3 in Nisshin, Japan. India and Pakistan will compete for the gold medal, making it the biggest match of the men’s cricket tournament.
Where to Watch India vs Sri Lanka
The India vs Sri Lanka semi-final has already ended, so fans looking for the IND vs SL live score can now check the completed scorecard and match commentary. Cricket platforms and sports news websites also provide the final scorecard and match details.
For viewers searching for the next Asian Games cricket match, attention now shifts to the India vs Pakistan final.
Asian Games 2026 Cricket
The India national cricket team vs Sri Lanka national cricket team semi-final turned into a one-sided contest after India’s strong batting performance was followed by an impressive bowling display.
Ishan Kishan provided the standout contribution with the bat, while Bumrah and India’s other bowlers dismantled Sri Lanka’s chase. The focus now moves from IND vs SL to IND vs PAK as India prepare to play Pakistan for the Asian Games cricket gold medal.