India and Sri Lanka meet for the 2026 Asian Games women’s cricket gold medal in Nisshin on September 22. This final at Korogi Sports Park serves as a rematch of the 2023 Asian Games final and the recent 2026 Asia Cup final held on September 13, where India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs.
Both teams enter the gold medal match following dominant semi-final victories. Shafali Verma secured India’s spot in the final with an unbeaten 100 against Bangladesh. Sri Lanka progressed after captain Chamari Athapaththu scored 83 not out off 50 balls to defeat Pakistan. Athapaththu currently leads the tournament in scoring with 146 runs.
The final will be contested on a hybrid pitch square at Korogi Sports Park, a venue converted from a former baseball facility that integrates natural grass with synthetic fibers. Japan Cricket Association CEO Naoki Alex Miyaji stated that “the playing surface and field will be the best seen in cricket’s inclusion in the AGs.”
Analysis of the hybrid surface suggests it may offer more consistent bounce and pace than traditional subcontinental pitches. This could favor India’s seam attack, though it will require the Indian spin contingent, including Deepti Sharma, to adjust their standard lengths. Sri Lanka aims to reverse the outcome of the Asia Cup final nine days ago, where their middle order was unable to support Athapaththu in a chase against the Indian bowling unit.
India’s batting is anchored by the opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Verma. Harmanpreet Kaur’s squad is attempting to secure a second major continental title within the same month. For Sri Lanka, the match represents an opportunity to claim their first-ever Asian Games gold medal in the sport.
The gold medal match is scheduled for 10:30 AM IST on September 22, 2026. Live streaming and telecast for viewers in India are available through SonyLIV.
