Asian Games 2023: Harmanpreet Kaur & Co all smiles during national anthem as Indian flag soars high

In a heartwarming conclusion to the women's cricket tournament, the Indian players stood proudly in the centre, flanked by Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi players who secured the Silver and Bronze medals, respectively. It was a historic debut for the Indian women's cricket team, who clinched the gold medal with a 19-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field in Hangzhou, China.

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The Indian cricketers wore joyful smiles as they received their well-deserved gold medals and graceful flower bouquets. Harmanpreet, the Indian captain, was the last to be honoured, and her pride was evident. The smiles continued to grace their faces as the national anthem played, and the Indian flag soared high.

In the women's cricket event, Jemimah Rodrigues emerged as the top scorer, while Pooja Vastrakar claimed the title of the tournament's leading wicket-taker for India Women. India Women, the favourites at the tournament's outset, displayed their mettle and emerged victorious, even in challenging conditions.