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Women’s Asia Cup Final 2026: India Secures Record-Extending Eighth Women’s Asia Cup Title with Dominant 72-Run Win Over Sri Lanka

India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup final, securing their record-extending eighth title.

Mahbeez Parbeen | | 2 min read

Women’s Asia Cup Final 2026: India Secures Record-Extending Eighth Women’s Asia Cup Title with Dominant 72-Run Win Over Sri Lanka
source: X.com

In Brief

  1. India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win the Women’s Asia Cup.
  2. India secured a record-extending eighth Women’s Asia Cup title.
  3. Shafali and Mandhana’s 129-run stand powered India’s strong total.
  4. The partnership lasted just 12.5 overs, guiding India to 183 for five.

India won the Women’s Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka by 72 runs, capturing their eighth title in the tournament’s history. Openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana showcased a commanding partnership, scoring 129 runs together in just 12.5 overs. Their performance laid the foundation for India’s total of 183 for five in the allotted 20 overs.

Sri Lanka struggled to match the required run rate and could not overcome India’s imposing total. The victory extends India’s dominance in the Women’s Asia Cup, further solidifying their position as a leading team in the region.

The final highlighted the strength and skill of the Indian women’s cricket team, which continues to set records and raise the profile of the sport domestically and internationally.

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