The Indian sports contingent has reached the championship stages in two major team events at the ongoing Asian Games. In cricket, the Indian men's team successfully navigated their semi-final match against Sri Lanka, securing a decisive victory behind strong performances from Ishan Kishan and Jasprit Bumrah. This win sets up a high-profile final match against Pakistan, a fixture that historically draws significant attention from fans of both nations.

Simultaneously, the Indian women's hockey team has advanced to the final round of their tournament. They are scheduled to face the host nation, China, in a match that will determine the gold medal winner. While the cricket team's path involved a dominant display against Sri Lanka, the women's hockey team enters their final match as the challengers looking to overcome the home-field advantage held by the Chinese squad.

Both reports from the Hindustan Times focus on the momentum of the Indian teams as they head into these concluding matches. The coverage highlights the individual contributions in the cricket semi-final and the competitive nature of the upcoming hockey final. As of now, the focus remains on the preparation and the stakes of these upcoming gold-medal contests.