India produced a remarkable performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The victory helped India lift eighth Women’s Asia Cup title after another impressive campaign. The Indian team also completed an unbeaten run throughout the tournament, underlining their dominance in the competition.
In the India vs Sri Lanka Women’s Asia Cup final, Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana were the stars with the bat while Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma led a superb spin bowling effort. India eventually bowled Sri Lanka out for 111 in 20 overs after posting 183/5.
Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana Dominate
India’s innings began with an explosive partnership between Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana. The opening pair attacked the Sri Lankan bowling from the beginning and helped India reach 98/0 after 10 overs.
Shafali was particularly aggressive throughout her innings, scoring 68 runs from just 39 balls. Her knock included nine fours and two sixes, while Mandhana contributed 59 from 39 deliveries with five fours and three sixes.
The partnership gave India the perfect foundation for a huge total. After both openers departed, Richa Ghosh scored 17 from 13 balls before Gunalan Kamalini provided a late boost with an unbeaten 15 from just five deliveries. India eventually finished on 183/5 from their 20 overs.
Sri Lanka Struggle Against India’s Spinners
Sri Lanka needed a strong start to chase the target but struggled to maintain momentum against India’s bowling attack. Chamari Athapaththu offered some resistance with 36 from 32 balls, while Nilakshi de Silva scored 22 from 16 deliveries.
However, wickets continued to fall regularly as India’s spinners took control of the middle overs. Shree Charani produced an outstanding spell of 4/20 from four overs, while Deepti Sharma claimed 3/19 from her four overs.
Charani’s spell was particularly important as she picked up two wickets in three deliveries, breaking Sri Lanka’s resistance in the lower middle order. Shafali also contributed with the ball, taking 1/23 from her four overs.
Sri Lanka collapsed from 102/6 to 111 all out, giving India a comprehensive 72-run victory.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Final Highlights
Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final highlights are India’s opening partnership and their impressive spin attack. Shafali was named Player of the Match after her 68-run knock and useful contribution with the ball.
Her performance capped a brilliant tournament. Shafali finished with 236 runs in five innings at a strike rate of more than 160, recording three half centuries and winning Player of the Match awards in both the semi-final and final.
The victory also provided redemption for India after Sri Lanka defeated them in the 2024 final in Dambulla.
India Women Eighth Asia Cup Title
India are now firmly established as the dominant force in the competition. India Women eighth Asia Cup title came in their 10th final appearance, meaning they have won eight of the 10 finals they have played.
India Women, Asia Cup 2026 champions, have also completed the tournament without suffering a defeat. They recorded convincing wins throughout the group stage before continuing their dominance in the knockout rounds.
With Shafali and Mandhana leading the batting and India’s spinners controlling the middle overs, India once again demonstrated why they remain the most successful team in Women’s Asia Cup history.
