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India Wins First Asian Games Gold: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma Lead Cricket Team to Victory
The Indian Express1h
THE BRIEF
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India secured its first Asian Games gold medal by defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the women's T20 cricket final.
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Opening pair Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma set the foundation with a 99-run partnership, contributing to India's highest-ever away score of 216/3.
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Shafali Verma also starred with the ball, taking two wickets, as Sri Lanka was bowled out for 69.