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India advances cricket and hockey teams to Asian Games finals
India achieved significant success at the 2026 Asian Games, with both the men's cricket and hockey teams advancing to their respective gold medal finals.
In cricket, the Indian men's team secured a dominant 124-run victory over Sri Lanka in the semifinal. Ishan Kishan led the batting with an unbeaten 80, helping India reach 169/7. Sri Lanka collapsed to a historic low of 45 runs, marking their lowest-ever total in men's T20I history. India will face Pakistan in the final.
In hockey, the men's team overcame Pakistan in a dramatic 4-3 semifinal thriller. After leading 3-0, India surrendered the lead to allow Pakistan to equalize at 3-3, before Abhishek scored a decisive goal in the final minute to secure the win. This victory ensures both India's men's and women's hockey teams reach the finals at the same Asian Games for the first time since 1998.
Beyond team sports, India added several medals to its tally, which reached 65. Notable individual achievements include Nitesh Siwach winning silver in men's 97kg Greco-Roman wrestling and the duo of Manu Francis and Prince Noble earning silver in the men's skiff sailing event. India also secured bronze medals in squash and compound archery.
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Asian Games · Asian Games 2026 · Bangladesh · Charith Asalanka · Galle Gallants · India · India national cricket team · Ishan Kishan · Jaffna Kings · Pakistan · Pakistan national cricket team · Shreyas Iyer
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Manu Francis and Prince Noble secured a silver medal in the men's skiff sailing competition. newsable.asianetnews.com · theshillongtimes.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] India's men's hockey team defeated Pakistan 4-3 in the semifinal to reach the final. pagalparrot.com · www.dnaindia.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] India's total medal count at the Asian Games reached 65, including 10 gold, 23 silver, and 32 bronze. theshillongtimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pakistan's cricket team advanced to the semifinals after a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh. tob.news · www.ipl.com · timesng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sri Lanka's total of 45 runs is their lowest-ever total in men's T20I cricket. tob.news · www.zoomnews.in · www.crictracker.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] India's men's cricket team advanced to the Asian Games final after defeating Sri Lanka by 124 runs. tob.news · www.zoomnews.in · hindi.latestly.com · www.crictracker.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Ishan Kishan scored 80 runs unbeaten in the cricket semifinal against Sri Lanka. tob.news · revsportz.in · www.crictracker.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nitesh Siwach won a silver medal in the men's 97kg Greco-Roman wrestling event. newsable.asianetnews.com · theshillongtimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] India's cricket team will face Pakistan in the gold medal match. tob.news · www.ipl.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Sri Lanka was bowled out for 45 runs, their lowest T20I total. tob.news · www.zoomnews.in · www.crictracker.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] India's total medal count at the Asian Games reached 65. theshillongtimes.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] India's men's hockey team defeated Pakistan 4-3 in the semifinal. pagalparrot.com · www.dnaindia.com