Women's Asia Cup 2026

• India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final, clinching the title for a record eighth time.

• In the final match played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 13, 2026, India batted first and posted a formidable total of 183 for 5.

• Chasing the target, the Sri Lankan team was bowled out for just 111 runs in 19.4 overs.

• India's victory was set up by its opening pair; Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana shared a magnificent 129-run partnership for the first wicket.

• This marked the highest opening partnership in the history of the Women's Asia Cup. Shafali and Mandhana played excellent innings, scoring 68 and 59 runs respectively.

• Shafali Verma left a significant mark on the match with her explosive batting. She completed her half-century in just 24 balls, setting a new record for the fastest fifty in the Women's Asia Cup.

• Her aggressive start put the Sri Lankan bowlers on the back foot and helped India maintain a rapid scoring rate right from the beginning.

• The Sri Lankan team could not withstand the Indian bowling attack and was bundled out for 111 runs. With this stellar performance, India not only secured a massive victory in the final but also asserted its dominance in the Women's Asia Cup by lifting the trophy for the eighth time.