India crushes Sri Lanka to reach first Pakistan T20 final at Asian Games
India books T20 final against Pakistan after dismissing Sri Lanka for 45, their first cricket meeting at the Games.
India dominated a second-string Sri Lanka side at Korogi Athletic Park on Thursday, dismissing them for 45 in 9.5 overs after setting a target of 170. Jasprit Bumrah set the tone with two wickets in the first five balls.
Sri Lanka slumped to three for two, then collapsed further with two run-outs as the pressure mounted. Abhishek Sharma took two more for two runs from five balls.
India's batting was steady rather than brilliant, but Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 80 from 46 balls anchored the innings. Pakistan booked the other final spot with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in a shortened match.
- 45
- Sri Lanka score
- 9.5
- Overs bowled
- 170
- India target
- 80 not out from 46 balls
- Kishan's innings
Why it mattersIndia and Pakistan have never met in a T20 cricket final at the Asian Games, making this a rare and high-stakes first.
AustraliaAustralian cricket fans will watch India pursue back-to-back Asian Games gold against their traditional rivals Pakistan.
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