India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win a record eighth Women's Asia Cup title
On 13 September 2026, India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Women's Asia Cup final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium to win a record-extending eighth title, unbeaten through the tournament.
Summary
The Indian women's cricket team won the 2026 Women's Asia Cup by beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final in Dubai, completing an unbeaten campaign. Electing to bat, India made 183/5 in 20 overs, led by openers Shafali Verma (68) and Smriti Mandhana (59). Sri Lanka were bowled out for 111, with spinner Shree Charani taking 4/20 and Deepti Sharma 3/19. It was India's eighth Women's Asia Cup title, extending their record, and avenged their loss to Sri Lanka in the 2024 final at Dambulla. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team.
Key facts
- Final
- 13 Sep 2026, Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Result
- India 183/5 beat Sri Lanka 111 by 72 runs
- Top scorers
- Shafali Verma 68, Smriti Mandhana 59
- Top bowlers
- Shree Charani 4/20, Deepti Sharma 3/19
- Title
- India's 8th Women's Asia Cup (record); unbeaten campaign
- Previous final
- 2024 — Sri Lanka beat India at Dambulla
Practice MCQs 4 questions
Which team did India beat in the final to win the Women's Asia Cup 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Sri Lanka
India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final in Dubai on 13 September 2026.
How many Women's Asia Cup titles has India won after the 2026 triumph?
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Correct answer: D — Eight
The 2026 win was India's record-extending eighth Women's Asia Cup title.
Which Indian bowler took four wickets for 20 runs in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final?
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Correct answer: B — Shree Charani
Shree Charani took 4/20 and Deepti Sharma 3/19 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 111.
Consider the following about the Women's Asia Cup: 1. India won the 2026 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. 2. India also won the previous (2024) edition, beating Sri Lanka in the final at Dambulla. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. India won the 2026 final in Dubai, but Sri Lanka had beaten India in the 2024 final at Dambulla.