India Clinch Women's Asia Cup 2026; Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana And Shree Charani Seal Record 8th Title
India Women triumphed over defending champions Sri Lanka in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final in Dubai, securing their record eighth title with a commanding 72-run victory. A record 129-run opening stand led by Shafali Verma's explosive 68 and Smriti Mandhana's solid 59 set up India's formidable total of 183/5.
Dubai witnessed a dominant performance from the India Women's cricket team today, September 13, 2026, as they clinched their record-extending eighth Women's Asia Cup title, defeating Sri Lanka Women by a massive 72 runs in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. You can find india women's national cricket team vs sri lanka women's national cricket team match scorecard here. The comprehensive victory showcased India's all-round prowess, as they first posted a formidable total and then expertly defended it. India's Shafali Verma Slams Fastest Fifty in Women's Asia Cup History.
India Women Lift 8th Women's Asia Cup Title
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A flawless campaign capped by sheer brilliance 🇮🇳🥳
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India's Dominant Batting Display
Electing to bat first, India's innings was powered by a sensational opening partnership between Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana. The duo put on a record 129-run stand for the opening wicket, setting a strong foundation for a challenging total. Shafali Verma, at just 22 years old, was particularly destructive, smashing 68 runs off just 39 balls, an innings studded with nine fours and two sixes. Her blistering knock included the fastest half-century in Women's Asia Cup history, reaching the milestone in a mere 24 balls, surpassing Smriti Mandhana's previous record of a 25-ball fifty. Mandhana herself played a crucial role, contributing a solid 59 runs off 39 deliveries, featuring five fours and three sixes.
After their departures, late contributions ensured India reached an imposing 183/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Richa Ghosh added 17 runs off 13 balls, while Gunalan Kamalini provided a late surge with an unbeaten 15 off just five deliveries, including a four and a six.
Clinical Bowling Performance
Chasing 184 for victory, Sri Lanka Women struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Indian bowling attack. Opener Kranti Gaud provided an early breakthrough, dismissing Imesha Dulani in the first over. However, it was the spin duo of Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma who truly dismantled the Sri Lankan batting lineup.
Shree Charani was the pick of the bowlers, delivering a phenomenal spell of 4 overs, conceding just 20 runs while picking up four crucial wickets. Deepti Sharma complemented her perfectly, bagging three wickets for just 19 runs in her four overs. Prema Rawat also chipped in with a wicket, conceding 22 runs from her three overs. Sri Lanka were eventually bundled out for 111 runs in their 20 overs, falling short by 72 runs. Shafali Verma Becomes Youngest and Fastest Batter to Reach 3,000 WT20I Runs, Achieves Feat During IND vs PAK Women's Asia Cup 2026.
Sri Lanka's Valiant Effort
Despite the significant target, Sri Lanka's batters found it difficult to accelerate, with regular wickets stemming any potential fightback. Vishmi Gunaratne showed some intent with 20 runs off 22 balls, but the pressure of the mounting run rate proved too much. Kaushani Nuthyangana contributed 9 runs before being bowled by Deepti Sharma on the final ball of the match.
India's victory today marks their eighth Women's Asia Cup title, solidifying their status as the most successful team in the tournament's history. The performance in Dubai underscores their strength and depth, promising an exciting future for women's cricket in India. The final, played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, commenced at 6:30 PM local time.
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