Nisshin, Japan: India and Sri Lanka will face each other in the women’s cricket gold-medal match at the 2026 Asian Games on Tuesday, September 22, with the defending champions looking to secure another gold medal in the continental tournament.
The final will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, with the match scheduled to begin at 10:30 am IST. The toss will take place 30 minutes before the start of play. The match will be available for television viewers in India on the Sony Sports Network and will also be streamed live on Sony LIV.
The final is a repeat of the women’s cricket gold-medal match from the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, when India defeated Sri Lanka to win the gold medal.
India enters final after big semi-final win
India booked its place in the final with a comprehensive 114-run victory over Bangladesh in the semi-final.
After being asked to bat, India posted 195 for 4 in 20 overs. Shafali Verma produced a standout performance, scoring an unbeaten century to provide the foundation for India’s big total.
The Indian bowlers then restricted Bangladesh to 81 runs, completing a convincing victory and securing a place in the gold-medal match.
The performance also continued India’s strong run in the tournament. The team had earlier defeated hosts Japan by eight wickets in the quarter-final.
Sri Lanka reaches final after beating Pakistan
Sri Lanka secured the other place in the final after defeating Pakistan in the semi-final.
The Sri Lankan side is led by Chamari Athapaththu, who has also been among the team’s important contributors during the tournament. According to tournament coverage, Athapaththu scored an unbeaten 83 against Pakistan to help Sri Lanka reach the gold-medal match.
Sri Lanka had earlier defeated Malaysia in the quarter-final before overcoming Pakistan in the last four.
The final will therefore bring together the two teams that also met in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup final earlier this month.
India and Sri Lanka meet again in a final
The Asian Games final is another chapter in a series of recent high-profile meetings between India and Sri Lanka in women’s cricket.
The two sides also contested the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup final in Dubai earlier this month. India won that match, adding another recent meeting between the teams at a major tournament.
The Asian Games final also repeats the 2023 continental gold-medal clash. India won the women’s cricket gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games after defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
For Sri Lanka, Tuesday’s match provides another opportunity to challenge India in a major tournament final.
Shafali Verma in focus for India
Shafali Verma will be one of the players to watch after her outstanding semi-final performance.
She scored an unbeaten 100 against Bangladesh, helping India reach 195 for 4. The century was her first in limited-overs international cricket, according to tournament coverage.
Her form adds another dimension to India’s batting line-up ahead of the gold-medal match.
India’s squad also includes captain Harmanpreet Kaur and several experienced players who have featured prominently in the team’s recent international campaigns.
When is the India vs Sri Lanka Asian Games final?
The women’s cricket final between India and Sri Lanka will be played on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
The match is scheduled to start at 10:30 am IST, with the toss at 10:00 am IST.
The venue is Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
Where to watch India vs Sri Lanka live on TV?
Indian viewers can watch the women’s cricket gold-medal match live on the Sony Sports Network.
The television broadcast details have been provided by the broadcaster and are subject to any last-minute programming changes.
Where to watch India vs Sri Lanka live online?
The India vs Sri Lanka Asian Games women’s cricket final will be streamed live on the Sony LIV app and website in India.
Viewers looking to follow the match online can therefore use Sony LIV, while television viewers can tune in to the Sony Sports Network.
Bronze-medal match also scheduled
The bronze-medal match in the women’s cricket competition will feature Pakistan and Bangladesh.
That match is scheduled to take place at the same venue on Tuesday, with play beginning at 5:30 am IST.
The two matches will determine the complete medal positions in the women’s cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games.
A repeat of the 2023 gold-medal clash
The final has added significance because India and Sri Lanka are meeting in the Asian Games gold-medal match for the second time.
Their previous final meeting came at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, where India claimed the gold medal. India are therefore entering the 2026 final as the defending champions.
India’s route to this year’s final has included wins over Japan and Bangladesh, while Sri Lanka progressed through Malaysia and Pakistan.
The two teams will now meet again with the Asian Games gold medal at stake.
India vs Sri Lanka final: Key details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India Women vs Sri Lanka Women |
| Tournament | Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | September 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan |
| Start time | 10:30 am IST |
| Toss | 10:00 am IST |
| TV | Sony Sports Network |
| Live streaming | Sony LIV app and website |
| Medal at stake | Gold |
The India-Sri Lanka final promises another significant meeting between two leading women’s cricket sides, with India seeking to retain the Asian Games title and Sri Lanka attempting to claim the gold medal.