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Women's Asia Cup: India beat Sri Lanka to reclaim title after Smriti Mandhana-Shafali Verma batting blitz

Shafali Verma’s 24-ball fifty and Smriti Mandhana’s 59 set up India’s 72-run win, with Shree Charani taking four wickets.

  • On Sunday, September 13, 2026, India Women defeated Sri Lanka Women by 72 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium to win the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final.
  • A record-breaking 129-run opening partnership between Shafali Verma and Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana provided the foundation for India's total of 183/5 in the first innings.
  • Verma smashed a 24-ball fifty, the fastest in tournament history, while Mandhana recorded her 36th T20I fifty to anchor the explosive opening stand.
  • Sri Lanka's chase faltered as the side was restricted to 111 in 20 overs, with Shree Charani taking four wickets and Deepti Sharma claiming 2/19.
  • This victory marks India's eighth Asia Cup title, reclaiming the crown following their 2024 final defeat against Sri Lanka in the previous edition.
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