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Who won cricket at the 2026 Asian Games? India swept both cricket gold medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan. The men beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the final on October 3, 2026, and the women beat Sri Lanka by 147 runs in their final on September 22. Both titles were defences of the golds India won at Hangzhou 2023, and all matches were played at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin.
Asian Games 2026 Cricket Medal Winners
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s T20 | India | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| Women’s T20 | India | Sri Lanka | Pakistan |
Men’s Final: India Beat Pakistan by 19 Runs
Shreyas Iyer’s India won the toss, batted first and made 211 for 6, led by Abhishek Sharma’s 61 off 28 balls (seven sixes) and a quick 27 from Shivam Dube. Pakistan, captained by Sahibzada Farhan, reached 192 for 6 in reply. Read the full report: India beat Pakistan to retain Asian Games cricket gold.
India reached the final by beating Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the semi-final, with Ishan Kishan scoring 80 (semi-final report). In the bronze-medal match, Sri Lanka recovered from 21 for 4 to make 165 for 9 and bowled Bangladesh out for 102, winning by 63 runs, with Tharindu Ratnayake scoring 65 off 32 balls.
Women’s Final: India Beat Sri Lanka by 147 Runs
Harmanpreet Kaur’s India gave the country its first gold medal of the Games on September 22. Smriti Mandhana hit 79 off 45 balls, Shafali Verma made 48 and Richa Ghosh 49 off 22 as India posted 216 for 3, the highest women’s total in Asian Games history. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 69 in 15.4 overs. Pakistan took bronze by beating Bangladesh by 31 runs.
Key Numbers
- Men’s final: India 211/6 beat Pakistan 192/6 by 19 runs
- Women’s final: India 216/3 beat Sri Lanka 69 all out by 147 runs
- Men’s bronze: Sri Lanka 165/9 beat Bangladesh 102 by 63 runs
- Women’s bronze: Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 31 runs
- India have now won both men’s and women’s cricket golds at two straight Asian Games (2023 and 2026)
Cricket’s Road to LA 2028
Cricket’s place at a second straight Asian Games came ahead of its return to the Olympics at Los Angeles 2028, where T20 cricket will be played for the first time at the Games. Japan, with limited cricket infrastructure, staged the competition in Nisshin, giving the sport a showcase in a new market.
More from the Asian Games 2026
- India women win hockey gold after 44 years
- India beat Pakistan 4-3 to reach men’s hockey final
- Asian Games athletics 2026: India’s medals and records
- India women’s first Asian Games cricket gold (2023)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the men’s cricket gold at the 2026 Asian Games?
India won the men’s cricket gold, beating Pakistan by 19 runs in the final in Nisshin on October 3, 2026. Sri Lanka won bronze.
Who won the women’s cricket gold at the 2026 Asian Games?
India won the women’s cricket gold, beating Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final on September 22, 2026. Pakistan won bronze.
Where was cricket played at the 2026 Asian Games?
Cricket at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games was played at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Japan.
Sources
- Outlook India (October 2026): India clinch gold with 19-run win over Pakistan
- The Sunday Guardian (October 2026): India beat Pakistan in Asian Games final
- Free Press Journal (October 2026): Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh to win men’s bronze
- Al Jazeera (September 2026): India defeat Sri Lanka by 147 runs in women’s final
- Deccan Herald / PTI (September 2026): India women smash open the golden door
- Gulf News (September 2026): Pakistan women beat Bangladesh to win bronze
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