India Women will face Sri Lanka Women in the gold medal match of the Women’s Asian Games 2026, aiming for glory at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, on September 22.
India Women are set to compete against Sri Lanka Women in the highly anticipated gold medal match of the Women’s Asian Games 2026. The final will take place at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
India enters this decisive match following a commanding semi-final victory over Bangladesh. In contrast, Sri Lanka secured their place in the final by defeating Pakistan in the other semi-final. This matchup is particularly intriguing as it comes just nine days after India triumphed over Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final.
India will be aiming for their second consecutive Asian Games gold medal, while Sri Lanka seeks to claim their first-ever gold in cricket at the Asian Games. The stakes are high for both teams as they prepare for this crucial encounter.
Leading the Indian side is captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who will rely on key players such as Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh, and Deepti Sharma. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will be captained by Chamari Athapaththu, with notable players including Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, and Kavisha Dilhari.
The details for the final match are as follows:
Tournament: Women’s Asian Games 2026
Match: India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Final
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM IST | 5:00 AM GMT | 2:00 PM Local Time
Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan
When it comes to their T20I head-to-head record, India Women have a significant advantage. Out of 32 T20Is played between the two teams, India has won 26 matches, while Sri Lanka has secured five victories, with one match resulting in no result.
As the teams finalize their lineups, here are the predicted playing XIs for the final:
India Women Predicted XI: Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Richa Ghosh (Wicketkeeper), Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shree Charani.
Sri Lanka Women Predicted XI: Chamari Athapaththu (Captain), Kaushani Nuthyangana (Wicketkeeper), Imesha Dulani, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Hansima Karunaratne, Mithali Ayodhya, Kawya Kavindi, Chamudi Praboda, Sugandika Kumari.
Both teams have assembled strong squads for this final. The India Women squad includes players such as Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh, Smriti Mandhana, and Deepti Sharma, supported by coaches Amol Muzumdar, Aavishkar Salvi, and Munish Bali.
The Sri Lanka Women squad features Chamari Athapaththu, Kaushani Nuthyangana, and Harshitha Samarawickrama, with Jamie Siddons serving as their coach.
As the final approaches, fans eagerly await this clash of titans, which promises to be a thrilling contest between two formidable teams. The match will not only determine the gold medal winner but also etch a new chapter in the history of women’s cricket in Asia.
For more information on the match, including where to watch live, stay tuned to updates from various sports news outlets.
According to The Sunday Guardian, this final is set to be a landmark event in women’s cricket.