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India Women Triumph in Asia Cup Final, Defeat Sri Lanka by 72 Runs
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In Short: India Women secured the Women's Asia Cup 2026 title with a commanding 72-run victory over Sri Lanka Women.
Shafali Verma's explosive 68 and a four-wicket haul from Shree Charani powered India Women to the title, while Sri Lanka struggled to keep pace, eventually being bowled out for 111.
The openers raced to 50 inside five overs, reaching 98/0 after 10 overs, and India posted an imposing 183/5 from 20 overs. Captain Chamari Athapaththu top-scored with 36, but the Indian bowlers, including Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma, restricted Sri Lanka to 111.
The presentation of the trophy was delayed by nearly 50 minutes, with India refusing to accept it from the PCB chief. Instead, only Sri Lankan players received their medals, with the Indian team remaining inside the dressing room.
The final saw Harmanpreet winning the toss and opting to bat, setting the stage for a thrilling contest. The Indian team's performance was a testament to their skill and determination, securing their place as the Women's Asia Cup 2026 champions.
What's confirmed
- Shafali Verma's explosive 68 and a four-wicket haul from Shree Charani powered India Women to the title, while Sri Lanka struggled to keep pace, eventually being bowled out for 111.
- The openers raced to 50 inside five overs, reaching 98/0 after 10 overs, and India posted an imposing 183/5 from 20 overs. Captain Chamari Athapaththu top-scored with 36, but the Indian bowlers, including Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma, restricted Sri Lanka to 111.
- The presentation of the trophy was delayed by nearly 50 minutes, with India refusing to accept it from the PCB chief. Instead, only Sri Lankan players received their medals, with the Indian team remaining inside the dressing room.
- The final saw Harmanpreet winning the toss and opting to bat, setting the stage for a thrilling contest. The Indian team's performance was a testament to their skill and determination, securing their place as the Women's Asia Cup 2026 champions.
What's still developing
- The opening pair laid the foundation with a century partnership before Sri Lanka struggled to keep pace with the required rate.
- At the drinks break Sri Lanka were 62/2, already facing a demanding required run rate.
- India's opening pair of Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana immediately put Sri Lanka under pressure, racing to 50 inside five overs.
- India completed the powerplay on 57/0, before Shafali brought up a rapid half-century from only 24 deliveries, including seven fours and two sixes.
- Mohsin Naqvi, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President, stayed away for the majority of the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final between India and Sri Lanka but was spotted on camera moments before the summit clash came to an end.
- As soon as the PCB and the ACC chairman were spotted in the stands, there was a sense of dread, with everyone waiting to see whether India would receive the trophy from him after winning the tournament following the win against Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
- He began his career at Asian News International (ANI), where he covered a range of high-profile events, including the India Open, Legends Cricket League, the England–India Test series in Ahmedabad in 2021, and the inauguration of the Narendra Modi Stadium.
- Also Read: Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma break several records as onslaught blows Sri Lanka away in Asia Cup The presentation finally got underway after a delay of close to 50 minutes.