India defeat Sri Lanka by 147 runs as Mandhana shines in Asian Games final
Summary
India’s women’s cricket team won the gold medal at the Asian Games by beating Sri Lanka by 147 runs. Smriti Mandhana scored 79 runs and helped India make a record high total before bowling out Sri Lanka for 69 runs.Key Facts
- India scored 216 runs for 3 wickets in their 20 overs, the highest women’s total in Asian Games history.
- Smriti Mandhana scored 79 runs from 45 balls, hitting seven sixes and five fours.
- India captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and chose to bat first.
- Sri Lanka was all out for 69 runs in 15.4 overs, with their captain Chamari Athapaththu scoring 29.
- Richa Ghosh scored 49 runs off 22 balls, helping India pass 200 runs.
- Pakistan won the bronze medal by beating Bangladesh by 31 runs in another match.
- Pakistan captain Fatima Sana scored 45 runs off 30 balls in the bronze match.
- The final took place at Korogi Athletic Park in Nagoya.
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