India claims gold in women's cricket at Asian Games; medal tally rises

India's women's cricket team secured their second consecutive gold medal at the Asian Games, defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs. Led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, the team delivered a commanding performance in the tournament.

With this victory, India's overall medal tally at the Games now stands at one gold, four silver, and two bronze medals. Additional events including badminton and wushu are still underway, with potential for further medal wins.