First gold for India at Asian Games 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur-led women's cricket team beats Sri Lanka in final
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What happened
India secured their first gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. Harmanpreet Kaur's team defeated Sri Lanka in the women's cricket final. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma provided a strong opening partnership. Richa Ghosh's quick cameo propelled India to a formidable total. This victory marked India's seventh medal overall in the competition.
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