Nagoya: India secured a commanding place in the Asian Games men's cricket final after dismantling Sri Lanka by an innings-equivalent margin in a one-sided semi-final fixture in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Thursday, 1 October 2026. Batting first after losing the toss, India posted a formidable total of 169 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by a blistering knock from Ishan Kishan, who led the charge with a magnificent 80 runs off just 46 deliveries, steering the team out of early trouble and setting up a daunting target for the opposition.

Sri Lanka Collapses Under Pressure

The run chase turned into a nightmare for Sri Lanka as the entire batting line-up collapsed under intense pressure, getting bundled out for a paltry 46 runs in a mere 9.5 overs. The Sri Lankan innings lacked any meaningful resistance against a relentless Indian bowling attack, recording one of the lowest totals in tournament history.

Stellar Bowling Attack Shares the Spoils

Fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah led the charge alongside Axar Patel and Abhishek Sharma, with each claiming two wickets apiece to trigger regular collapses. Off-spinner Washington Sundar chipped in with a crucial wicket as well. With this resounding victory secured, India advances to face arch-rivals Pakistan in the gold-medal showdown.