India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Semi-Final, Asian Games 2026: India Storm into Final with 124-Run Win

India produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the second semi-final of the Asian Games 2026 Men’s T20 cricket competition at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, on October 1, 2026. India posted 169/7 in 20 overs after being asked to bat first and then bowled Sri Lanka out for just 45 in 9.5 overs.

The victory sends India into the gold-medal match, where they will face Pakistan. Pakistan had earlier defeated Bangladesh in the first semi-final.

India vs Sri Lanka Semi-Final 2026: Match Summary

Details	Information
Tournament	Asian Games 2026
Match	India vs Sri Lanka
Stage	2nd Semi-Final
Date	October 1, 2026
Venue	Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Format	Men’s T20
Toss	Sri Lanka won and elected to field
India	169/7 in 20 overs
Sri Lanka	45 all out in 9.5 overs
Result	India won by 124 runs
Player of the Match	Ishan Kishan
India’s next match	Gold-medal final vs Pakistan

India vs Sri Lanka: Match Highlights

Here are the major moments from the semi-final:

⭐ Ishan Kishan – 80* off 46 balls

Kishan played the key innings for India and remained unbeaten.

⭐ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 38 off 21

The young opener gave India a fast start.

⭐ India – 169/7

India reached a competitive total after recovering from early wickets.

⭐ Jasprit Bumrah – 2/7

Bumrah made an immediate impact with the ball.

⭐ Axar Patel – 2/8

Axar’s spin added further pressure to the Sri Lankan batting order.

⭐ Abhishek Sharma – 2/2

Abhishek claimed the final two wickets.

⭐ Sri Lanka – 45 all out

Sri Lanka’s chase lasted just 9.5 overs.

⭐ India won by 124 runs

The result confirmed India’s place in the gold-medal match.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won India vs Sri Lanka in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final?

India defeated Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the second semi-final.

What was India’s score against Sri Lanka?

India scored 169/7 in 20 overs.

What was Sri Lanka’s score?

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 45 runs in 9.5 overs.

Who scored the most runs for India?

Ishan Kishan was India’s highest scorer with an unbeaten 80 runs from 46 balls.

Who took the most important wickets for India?

Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel took two wickets each, while Abhishek Sharma also claimed two wickets.

Who won the toss?

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first.

Where was India vs Sri Lanka played?

The second semi-final was played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.

Who will India face in the final?

India will face Pakistan in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket gold-medal match.

When is the India vs Pakistan Asian Games final?

The gold-medal match is scheduled for October 3, 2026 at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin.

Conclusion

India delivered a commanding performance in the Asian Games 2026 second semi-final, defeating Sri Lanka by 124 runs at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.

After being asked to bat first, India recovered from early setbacks through an outstanding unbeaten 80 from Ishan Kishan, supported by 38 from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, to reach 169/7.

The bowlers then completely dominated the second innings. Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel and Abhishek Sharma made early breakthroughs, while India’s fielding added further pressure. Sri Lanka were eventually dismissed for just 45 in 9.5 overs.

The victory takes India into the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket gold-medal match, where they will face Pakistan on October 3.

India 169/7 beat Sri Lanka 45 all out by 124 runs.