India successfully defended their women\u2019s T20 cricket title, defeating Sri Lanka in the gold-medal match, adding another major achievement to their recent run of success.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The President congratulated the team for their performance and highlighted their ability to inspire the younger generation, particularly girls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cMy heartiest congratulations to all the members of Team India on winning Women\u2019s T20 Asia Cup Championship 2026. They played superbly as a team throughout the tournament, winning all the matches. They have done the country proud. They are a source of great inspiration for our youth, especially our daughters. I am sure, they will script many more inspiring chapters of success and excellence,\u201d President Murmu\u2019s official handle posted on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Asian Games gold further highlights a remarkable phase for the Indian women\u2019s cricket team, who have been solidifying their position among the top teams in the format. Led by Harmanpreet, the team entered the Asian Games as reigning champions and successfully defended their title, securing India\u2019s first gold medal of the 2026 edition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The victory also comes shortly after India\u2019s triumphant Asia Cup campaign, in which the team defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final to win a record eighth title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Women in Blue starred in both departments, with Smriti Mandhana's 79 leading them to a record 216\/3 in the final, while Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma, Shreyanka Patil and Sree Charani shared nine wickets to power India to a huge 147-run victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The victory also comes shortly after India\u2019s triumphant Asia Cup campaign, in which the team defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final to win a record eighth title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India scored the highest total in the history of the Women's Asian Games and the highest score in a Women's T20 final, delivering a record-breaking performance in the gold-medal clash.<\/p>\r\n\r\n