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India won the toss and elected to bat first in the final. Photo: BCCI Women/X

India vs Sri Lanka Asian Games final: Where to watch the mega contest live in India?

| @indiablooms | Sep 22, 2026, at 11:11 am

Nisshin/IBNS: India stormed into the Asian Games 2026 women's cricket final with a commanding 114-run victory over Bangladesh in the semi-final on September 20.

Shafali's record-breaking hundred

Shafali Verma was the star of India's batting effort, smashing a record-breaking 100 off 49 balls, including nine sixes and three fours.

She shared a 94-run partnership with Harmanpreet Kaur, who scored 40. Earlier, Smriti Mandhana provided India with a flying start, scoring 37 off 19 balls.

India posted a formidable total before their bowlers dismantled the Bangladesh chase.

India bowlers seal emphatic win

Nandani Sharma and Deepti Sharma claimed three wickets each, while Sree Charani took two as Bangladesh were bowled out for 81.

The emphatic victory booked India's place in the gold-medal match against Sri Lanka on September 22.

Sri Lanka reached the final after defeating Pakistan in their semi-final.

Where to watch the final in India

The Asian Games women's cricket final will be available to Indian viewers across television and digital platforms.

  • TV: Sony Sports Network
  • Free TV: DD Sports
  • Live streaming: SonyLIV app and website

India vs Sri Lanka: Why the final matters

The final is a repeat of the 2023 Asian Games gold-medal match, when India defeated Sri Lanka to win the gold medal.

The two sides also met in the 2026 Women's Asia Cup final earlier this month, with India winning that contest.

Players to watch

For India, the key players include Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma.

Sri Lanka will look to Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama to make an impact in the gold-medal clash.

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