The Indian women’s cricket team delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final in Dubai on September 13. With this victory, India clinched a record eighth Women’s Asia Cup title, once again proving why they remain one of the biggest forces in Asian cricket.

Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana Set the Tone

After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, India got the kind of start every team dreams about in a major final.Openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana completely took control of the innings. Shafali brought her fearless, aggressive style to the final, smashing 68 runs off 39 balls. At the other end, Smriti Mandhana played a brilliant knock of 59 off 39 balls, giving India the perfect balance of aggression and control.

Together, the two stars added 129 runs for the opening wicket, putting Sri Lanka under pressure right from the beginning. India eventually finished with a strong total of 183/5 in 20 overs. This victory was even more special because India became eight-time Women’s Asia Cup champions,extending their record in the competition.The win also helped India reclaim the title after losing the 2024 final to Sri lanka.



A Record Eighth Asia Cup Title

This victory was even more special because India became eight-time Women’s Asia Cup champions,extending their record in the competition.The win also helped India reclaim the title after losing the 2024 final to Sri lanka.Sri Lanka needed something special to chase down the target, but India's bowlers had other plans.

The Sri Lankan batting lineup struggled to build momentum and was eventually bowled out for 111 runs. Shree Charani was one of the biggest heroes of the final, picking up 4 wickets for 20 runs, while Deepti Sharma added another three wickets to India's dominant bowling performance. From explosive batting to clinical bowling, India dominated both sides of the game.





The Trophy Ceremony Also Made Headlines

India’s historic Asia Cup victory was followed by an unusual trophy presentation ceremony. After defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs, the Indian players were not seen collecting the trophy during the ceremony, while ACC President Mohsin Naqvi was present on the stage. The moment quickly attracted attention and became one of the major talking points after the final. However, the exact reason behind the team’s absence from the trophy presentation was not officially explained, so different reports and claims surrounding it should be treated as unconfirmed.

A Win That Means More Than Just a Trophy

From Shafali Verma’s record-breaking attack and Smriti Mandhana’s composed innings to Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma’s bowling brilliance, the final had multiple heroes.The Indian women’s team didn’t just win the Asia Cup—they showed the depth, confidence and match-winning ability of this squad.One final. One dominant performance. And an eighth Asia Cup title for India.

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For Scorecard - https://www.icc-cricket.com/

BCCI informed ACC of stance before India women refused Asia Cup - https://www.cricinfo.com