Harmanpreet Kaur Leads India to 2026 Asian Games Gold, Breaking MS Dhoni Record
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In the 2026 Asian Games final, Harmanpreet Kaur guided India to a gold medal victory over Sri Lanka, scoring a 45-ball 79 that set the foundation for the win. Her performance broke the previous world record held by MS Dhoni, making her the first player to achieve this feat. The triumph marks a significant milestone for Indian women's cricket and highlights the team's growing dominance in continental competition. QUOTE: "We will have this gold medal with us forever," — Harmanpreet Kaur
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 33% left, 34% center, 33% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Deccan Herald
- Right-leaning (1): Times Now
Sources
- Asian Games 2026 | Smriti Mandhana outscored Sri Lanka, then helped India strike gold again — Deccan Herald (center)
- Asian Games: We will have this gold medal with us forever, says Harmanpreet — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- Harmanpreet Kaur Creates History, Breaks MS Dhoni's World Record — Times Now (right-leaning)