India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Highlights: India Women put on a commanding all-round performance to crush Sri Lanka Women by 94 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final in Dubai. Harmanpreet Kaur’s side posted 183/5 before their spinners and part-time options dismantled Sri Lanka’s chase.
The victory completed India’s return to the continental summit after Sri Lanka had beaten them in the 2024 final. It also extended India’s record as the most successful team in Women’s Asia Cup history.
India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Highlights: Shafali, Mandhana Set Up 94-Run Win
The India women’s national cricket team won the toss and elected to bat, immediately putting Sri Lanka under pressure. Shafali Verma smashed 68 off 39 balls, reaching her fifty from just 24 deliveries — the fastest half-century in Women’s Asia Cup history. Smriti Mandhana added 59 off 39, and the pair powered a record 129-run opening partnership.
The Sri Lanka women’s national cricket team eventually broke the stand, but India finished strongly at 183/5 in 20 overs, with Gunalan Kamalini striking an unbeaten 15 from five balls.
The chase quickly unravelled. Sri Lanka lost wickets at regular intervals, with Shree Charani leading the attack. She claimed four wickets, including the key dismissals of Harshitha Samarawickrama and Nilakshika Silva, as Sri Lanka slipped to 104/8. India eventually completed a 94-run victory, sealing the title in emphatic fashion.
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Shafali was the standout performer with the bat. Her 68 not only provided India with a blistering platform but also broke the tournament’s fastest-fifty record.
Mandhana’s 59 ensured the opening assault had substance, while Charani’s four-wicket burst completed India’s dominance.
India Women’s Asia Cup Record: Eighth Title Secured
India Women’s Cricket Team entered the final as seven-time champions and the tournament’s most successful side. The 2026 triumph takes their tally to eight Asia Cup titles.
India had also remained unbeaten throughout the campaign, beating Bangladesh by 40 runs in the semi-final before overcoming defending champions Sri Lanka in the final.
