Sri Lanka's women's national cricket team secured a historic berth in the gold medal match at the 2026 Asian Games today after delivering a commanding eight-wicket semi-final triumph over Pakistan.

Chasing a target of 135, Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu led from the front with a masterclass knock of 83 runs off just 54 deliveries, featuring ten boundaries and three towering sixes. Supported by solid bowling spells from the spin attack, Sri Lanka chased down the total with ten balls to spare, setting up an eagerly anticipated championship clash for Asian continental gold.