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India outclass Sri Lanka to set up gold medal clash with Pakistan at Asian Games 2026

India secured a spot in the gold medal match of the Asian Games 2026 men's T20 cricket tournament by dismantling Sri Lanka with a 124-run victory in the second semi-final. Ishan Kishan led the charge with an unbeaten 80, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi added 39 runs to push the total to 169 for 7 on a difficult pitch that favored spin.

In response, Sri Lanka collapsed completely for just 45 runs, undone by early strikes from Jasprit Bumrah and multiple run-outs. Meanwhile, Pakistan advanced by defeating Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-reduced contest, setting up an ultimate showdown between the arch-rivals.

The tournament, held entirely at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, faced severe weather disruptions throughout the group and quarter-final phases, forcing numerous abandonments. India now moves forward to defend the crown they captured at the 2023 edition in Hangzhou, aiming to secure another title against Pakistan in the upcoming fixture.

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