Asian Games 2026: India face Sri Lanka in semi-final, Vaibhav Suryavanshi to bat for first time
India take on Sri Lanka in the second semi-final of the 2026 Asian Games at Nissin ground, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi set to bat for the first time in the tournament.
The second semi-final of the 2026 Asian Games is being played between India and Sri Lanka today. Cricket fans are watching the match, which is being held at Nissin ground.
Sri Lanka's captain won the toss and chose to bowl first, so India are batting first. The winner will play Pakistan in the final on October 3. Pakistan have already qualified for the title match by beating Bangladesh in the first semi-final.
India's ODI team won the series against the West Indies on September 30 with a big record. Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma drew attention with strong performances in that series.
Shreyas Iyer is the captain of the team. For this important match against Sri Lanka, the Indian side looks strong and balanced. The batting order has a good mix of young and experienced players. Young batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi and aggressive all-rounder Abhishek Sharma will open the innings. The middle order is the responsibility of captain Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi will bat in this tournament for the first time today, so all eyes are on him. He had not got a game in the last few matches. It remains to be seen what he does in the semi-final.
India's lower middle order is also strong. Tilak Varma and explosive all-rounder Shivam Dube can hit big shots. Axar Patel, Washington Sundar and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi will lead the spin attack. These bowlers are adept at containing runs and taking wickets. Axar Patel has once again impressed everyone with his bowling, and his fielding is also being talked about.
Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack. He is one of the most dangerous bowlers in the world and the only fast bowler in the side. Against a strong team like Sri Lanka, Bumrah's opening deliveries will be decisive in helping India keep a firm grip on the match.
India's team: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (captain), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah.
