Ishan Kishan's calculated 46-ball 80 on a difficult track laid the foundation as defending champions India hammered Sri Lanka by 124 runs.

The Men in Blue have secured their berth in Saturday's high-octane Gold Medal match against arch-rivals Pakistan.

NAGOYA, Japan, Oct 1 : India humiliated a second-string Sri Lanka by 124 runs at the Asian Games on Thursday to book a gold-medal decider against arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 tournament.The day after India's depleted ODI team made the second-highest successful chase in an eight-wicket win over West Indies,

India reach Asian Games final after Kishan’s 80 guides 169-7 on a turning pitch; Pakistan await gold clash in Nisshin.

India demolished Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the Asian Games semi-final to set up a gold medal clash with Pakistan. Ishan Kishan’s 80 and a stunning bowling display helped India bowl Sri Lanka out for just 45 in 9.5 overs.

There is currently little threat of rain during India vs Sri Lanka semi-final. After several days of heavy showers, conditions have improved at Korogi Sports Park.

India vs Sri Lanka Asian Games 2026 Semi-Finals Live Cricket Score Updates: Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in Nisshin today.

India vs Sri Lanka Asian Games 2026 Semi-Finals Highlights: India thumped Sri Lanka by 124 runs to book their place in the gold-medal match against Pakistan on Thursday.