India Crush Sri Lanka by 124 Runs, Set Up Final With Pakistan
India stormed into the Asian Games men's cricket final with a 124-run win over Sri Lanka. The semifinal was played on October 1 in Nisshin.
India posted 169 for 7 after Sri Lanka chose to field. Ishan Kishan starred with an unbeaten 80 off 46 balls.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 38 off 21 balls on debut. His fearless hitting gave India a flying start.
Sri Lanka collapsed to 45 all out in 9.5 overs. Jasprit Bumrah took two wickets in the first over. Three run-outs added to the chaos.
The 45 is Sri Lanka's lowest T20I total. It is also the first time India bowled a team out under 50 in the format.
India will face Pakistan in the gold medal match on October 3. Pakistan beat Bangladesh by six wickets in the other semifinal.
The final will be played at the same venue in Nisshin. Bangladesh face Sri Lanka in the bronze medal playoff. India are the defending champions from Hangzhou. The team has looked strong through the tournament. Fans expect a thrilling contest against Pakistan.
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