India-W defeats Sri Lanka-W at Asian Games 2023 to win maiden gold medal at tournament; 18-year-old pacer Titas Sadhu shines

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India wins maiden Asian Games medal for women cricket

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India vs Sri Lanka: Titas Sadhu

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India vs Sri Lanka: Celebrations after win

Check out this video shows which shows Team India-W players celebrating moments after the win

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India’s Asian Games gold for Women cricket; In Pics

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Team India-W clinches Gold

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2nd Gold medal for India

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India vs Sri Lanka; Prize money

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India at Asian Games 2023

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Asian Games medal tally: India

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