Asian Games 2026: India’s 170‑run total overwhelms Sri Lanka, sets up Pakistan clash

At the Korogi Sports Park, India’s men’s cricket squad turned a modest 170‑run chase into a decisive victory. After a shaky start that saw seven wickets fall for 169 runs, the team recovered through a 38‑run blast from Vaibhav Suryavanshi and an unbeaten 80 by Ishan Kishan, who struck four fours and five sixes. Sri Lanka’s batting line‑up never found rhythm. Opening batsmen Sineeth Jayawardene, Lasith Kusingapala and Soham de Silva were dismissed without scoring, leaving the team under pressure. Only Nuwanidu Fernando reached double figures, scoring 15, while captain Sahan Aracige added nine. India’s bowlers fired in tandem – Jasprit Bumrah, Akshar Patel and Abhishek Sharma each took two wickets, with Washington Sundar picking up one more. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 45 in just 9.5 overs, handing India a 124‑run win and a slot in the gold‑medal match against Pakistan on 3 October.