India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win Women’s Asia Cup
India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final in Dubai, CricTracker and IANS reported.
India posted 183 for 5 after Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana shared a 129-run opening stand. Verma smashed 68 off 39 balls, the fastest fifty in the tournament’s history.
Mandhana made a composed 59 from 39 balls. Sri Lanka were then bowled out for 111 in 20 overs.
Shree Charani was the star with the ball, taking four wickets for 20 runs. Deepti Sharma claimed three for 19.
The win gave India a record-extending eighth Asia Cup title. It avenged their 2024 final defeat to the same opponents.
The final was played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 13. Verma was named Player of the Match for her explosive knock.
The tournament was held in the UAE for the first time. India will now turn focus to defending their World Cup crown.
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