India defeated Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the men's T20 semifinal at the 2026 Asian Games on Thursday, October 1, securing a place in the gold-medal final against Pakistan.
Batting first at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, India posted 169/7 in 20 overs. Ishan Kishan produced the key innings for India, finishing unbeaten on 80 from 46 balls.
Ishan Kishan Leads India's Batting
India lost wickets regularly during the middle overs, but Ishan Kishan held the innings together and provided the acceleration India needed in the final stages.
Kishan's unbeaten 80 came from 46 deliveries and included four fours and six sixes. His attacking innings helped India reach 169/7 despite Sri Lanka taking wickets at regular intervals.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also made an impact at the top of the order, scoring 38 from 21 balls before being dismissed.
Sri Lanka Collapse for 45
Sri Lanka's chase quickly fell apart after Jasprit Bumrah made an early impact with the new ball.
India's bowlers continued to put pressure on the Sri Lankan batting lineup throughout the innings. Sri Lanka were eventually bowled out for just 45 in 9.5 overs.
Bumrah, Axar Patel and Abhishek Sharma each took two wickets as India completed a 124-run victory.
India vs Sri Lanka: Match Result
India: 169/7 in 20 overs
Sri Lanka: 45 all out in 9.5 overs
Result: India won by 124 runs
Top scorer: Ishan Kishan — 80* off 46 balls
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 38 off 21 balls
India's bowling attack never allowed Sri Lanka to build a partnership during the chase, with wickets continuing to fall throughout the innings.
India Reach Asian Games Gold-Medal Final
The victory sends India into the men's cricket gold-medal match at the 2026 Asian Games.
India will face Pakistan in the final on October 3 at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Pakistan reached the final after defeating Bangladesh in the other semifinal.
The final will decide the men's cricket gold medal at the Asian Games, with India entering the match as the defending champions from the 2022 Hangzhou edition.
India vs Sri Lanka: Key Match Details
Match: India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Semifinal
Tournament: Asian Games Men's T20 2026
Date: October 1, 2026
Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan
India: 169/7 in 20 overs
Sri Lanka: 45 all out in 9.5 overs
Result: India won by 124 runs
India's next match: Gold-medal final vs Pakistan
Final date: October 3, 2026
India's comprehensive victory over Sri Lanka has set up an India-Pakistan gold-medal clash in the men's cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games.
