IND vs SL 2nd Semi-Final | Hyderabad, Oct. 1: India stormed into the Asian Games 2026 men’s T20 cricket final after beating Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the second semifinal at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Thursday.
India, after being asked to bat first, posted 169 for seven in 20 overs. Sri Lanka then collapsed for just 45 runs in 9.5 overs, giving India a comprehensive victory.
Ishan Kishan played a crucial role in India’s innings. He remained unbeaten on 80 from 46 balls, hitting four fours and five sixes.
Young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also provided India with early momentum. He scored 38 runs from 21 balls before being dismissed.
Captain Shreyas Iyer contributed 13 runs, while the rest of India’s middle order struggled to build a substantial partnership. Washington Sundar finished unbeaten on seven as India reached 169 for seven.
IND vs SL 2nd Semi-Final | India Set Up Asian Games Final Against Pakistan
Sri Lanka never came close to challenging India’s total. The team was bowled out for only 45 runs in 9.5 overs, resulting in a 124-run defeat.
India’s bowling attack maintained pressure throughout the chase, while Sri Lanka lost wickets regularly. The defeat ended Sri Lanka’s campaign and sent India into the gold medal match.
India will now face Pakistan in the Asian Games 2026 men’s T20 final. Pakistan reached the final after defeating Bangladesh by six wickets in the first semifinal.
India are the defending Asian Games champions, having won the men’s T20 gold medal at Hangzhou in 2023. The 2026 final will therefore give India an opportunity to defend its title.
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