In an intense final showdown at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, the Indian Women’s cricket team emerged victorious, securing its first-ever gold medal iat the Asian Games. Facing off against Sri Lanka Women, India Women displayed their prowess, both in batting and bowling, to claim a well-deserved 19-run victory.
India Women’s Innings
India Women won the toss and chose to bat first, setting a target of 117 runs for Sri Lanka Women. Smriti Mandhana was the star performer for India, leading the charge with a commanding 46 runs off 45 deliveries, including 4 fours and one six. Jemimah Rodrigues provided valuable support with her 42 runs off 40 balls. However, the Sri Lankan bowlers, led by Udeshika Prabodhani, Sugandika Kumari and Inoka Ranaweera managed to take crucial wickets at regular intervals. India Women concluded their innings at 116/7 after 20 overs.
Sri Lanka Women’s Innings
Chasing a target of 117, Sri Lanka batters faced a challenging task against the disciplined Indian bowling attack. Hasini Perera was the top scorer for Sri Lanka, contributing 25 runs off 22 balls, while Nilakshi de Silva added 23 runs to the total. However, the Indian bowlers, particularly Titas Sadhu (6/3), Rajeshwari Gayakwad (2/20), Devika Vaidya (1/15) and Pooja Vastrakar (1/20), maintained pressure and picked up wickets consistently. Sri Lanka Women finished their innings at 97/8 after 20 overs.
Match Result
India Women secured a 19-run victory, defending their total of 116/7 against Sri Lanka Women’s 97/8. With this win, India clinched the gold medal in the Asian Games Women’s T20I 2023 tournament, displaying their dominance in the format.
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Congratulations to the Indian Women’s cricket team for their outstanding performance and for bringing home the gold medal in this prestigious event. Sri Lanka Women also displayed commendable skills throughout the tournament and claimed the silver medal.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
An outstanding victory for our Indian women’s cricket team at the Asian Games final! Heartiest congratulations, champions!#AsianGames
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) September 25, 2023
Congratulations to the Indian Women’s Cricket Team on their incredible victory and for bringing home the 🥇 in the Asian Games 2023! 💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/176sx8l2Ml
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) September 25, 2023
INDIA WON THE GOLD MEDAL IN CRICKET IN ASIAN GAMES….🇮🇳
– History created by Harmanpreet Kaur & her team.#INDvSL #SLvIND #AsianGames2023 #ASIANGAMES #GoldMedal pic.twitter.com/SjfPBiFPoN
— Mukund kumar Jha 🇮🇳 (@iammukundkumar) September 25, 2023
From Silver at the Commonwealth Games 2022 to Gold at the Asian Games 2023, the Indian Women’s cricket team is scripting historic victories! 🏏🥇
#goldmedal pic.twitter.com/EKJjDyt47D
— Zaara Nazir زارا نذیر (@NazirZaara) September 25, 2023
FIRST EVER ASIAN GAMES GOLD🥇 IN CRICKET for 🇮🇳❤️🔥
Congratulations to our #WomenInBlue on creating history at the #HangzhouAsianGames 🙌 #PlayBold #IndiaAtAG22 #Cheer4India #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/q4gl3aIB3z
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 25, 2023
🥇🏏 Congratulations to the Indian Women’s Cricket Team for their outstanding performance and winning the gold medal at the Asian Games! 🇮🇳🏅 #AsianGames #CricketChampions #ProudMoment #GoldMedal pic.twitter.com/1YIDgUHYk9
— Prachi Parashar (@ParasharPrachi) September 25, 2023
Congratualtion Indian women team for winning the gold 🇮🇳❤️
Proud moment for India 🇮🇳🇮🇳#AsianGames2023 #GoldMedal pic.twitter.com/Tn2V8eLbIL— Vishal Kumar (@vishalkumar9000) September 25, 2023
Indian Women and their 🥇🇮🇳#AsianGames pic.twitter.com/d9BqJ0dhAC
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) September 25, 2023
India W cricket team defeated Srilanka W team in Asian Games 2023 👏👏👏
Congratulations Indian Women’s Cricket team on Winning Gold Medal at Asian Games 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳#GoldMedal #AsianGames2023 #IndiaAtAsianGames #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/dgaXJfwDLi
— Gyani Khopdi (@gyaniKhopdi) September 25, 2023
Men’s Asia Cup Champions – India.
Women’s Asia Cup Champions – India.
Women’s Asian Games Champions – India.
Women’s Emerging Asia Cup Champions – India.
Domination of Team India in Asia…. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/p38tecZzej
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 25, 2023
🥇 🇮🇳#TeamIndia beat Sri Lanka by 19 runs in the #AsianGames 2022 FINAL 🏏#Cheer4India #IndiaAtAG22 #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/sOmzIWEUQR
— Doordarshan Sports (@ddsportschannel) September 25, 2023
Congratulations, Team India 🇮🇳#INDvSL #AsianGames #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/YqAvvgWdI9
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) September 25, 2023
#goldmedal Yesss indiaa won gold 🥇
Congratulations @BCCIWomen
For gold 🥇#AsianGames2023 #icci #GoldMedal #AsianGames2023 pic.twitter.com/PUFR3qOr8m— SAGAR سمندر (@Pitamsingh3) September 25, 2023
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Congratulations to our women’s cricket team for their phenomenal performance at the #AsianGames, securing the gold. 🇮🇳💪 #SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) September 25, 2023
Gold medalists, trendsetters and India’s pride! 🥇
Make way for the Champions of the #AsianGames2023 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/KEGhRSquL1
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) September 25, 2023
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
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