Sachin Tendulkar Congratulates India Women’s Cricket Team on Gold Medal Win in Asian Game 2026

The India Women's Cricket Team has etched its name in the history books, securing the country's inaugural gold medal at the ongoing Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. In a commanding display at the Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Aichi, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side defeated Sri Lanka by a massive 147 runs in the final today, September 22, successfully defending their title from the Hangzhou 2023 edition. India Women's Cricket Team Win Gold Medal at Asian Games 2026.

Sachin Tendulkar Congratulates India Women’s Cricket Team on Gold Medal Win

Dominant Performance

Electing to bat first, India posted a formidable total of 216/3 in their allotted 20 overs, setting a new record for the highest team total in women's T20I cricket at the Asian Games. Smriti Mandhana was the chief architect of India's innings, smashing a brilliant 79 runs off just 45 balls. She was well-supported by Shafali Verma, who scored a quickfire 48 runs, and Richa Ghosh, who provided a late flourish with an unbeaten 49 runs off just 22 deliveries.

Chasing a daunting target of 217, the Sri Lankan batting line-up crumbled under pressure. Despite a fighting 29 from captain Chamari Athapaththu, Sri Lanka were bundled out for a mere 69 runs in 15.4 overs. The Indian bowlers delivered a collective masterclass, with Deepti Sharma leading the attack with exceptional figures of 3 wickets for just 6 runs. Shafali Verma, Shree Charani, and Shreyanka Patil also contributed significantly, each picking up two wickets to dismantle the Sri Lankan innings.

Sachin Tendulkar's High Praise

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar was quick to congratulate the victorious Indian contingent, praising their collective effort. “That’s the beauty of a team game. Different players, different moments, one big result. Shafali and Smriti’s 99-run partnership at the top gave India the platform, Richa Ghosh’s late blitz took the total to a massive 216, and then Shafali, Deepti, Shreyanka and Shree Charani kept finding the wickets. A terrific effort from the Indian women’s team. Congratulations on the Gold!” Tendulkar wrote on X.

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also extended their heartfelt congratulations, highlighting the team's historic achievement and consistent performance throughout the tournament. India Beat Japan by 2 Runs in Rain-Shortened One-Off T20I.

 Asian Games 2026 Cricket Recap

The women's cricket tournament in the Asian Games, officially known as Aichi-Nagoya 2026, commenced on September 17 and concluded with today's final, September 22. India began their title defence directly from the quarter-finals, where they defeated Japan. They then overcame Bangladesh in a dominant semi-final clash before facing Sri Lanka in the gold medal match.

This gold medal marks a significant milestone for India at the Asian Games 2026, setting a high standard for the rest of the Indian contingent in Aichi-Nagoya. The team's dominant performance not only brings glory to the nation but also serves as an inspiration for aspiring young cricketers across the country.

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