India has won the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026, defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 13. With this victory, India secured its record eighth Women’s Asia Cup title and finished the tournament unbeaten.
The Indian team delivered an impressive all-round performance, with the batters setting up a strong total before the bowlers completed a comfortable victory.
India Posts 183 Runs in the Final
After winning the toss, India chose to bat first and scored 183 runs for five wickets in 20 overs.
The opening pair of Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana gave India an excellent start. Shafali scored 68 runs from 39 balls, while Mandhana contributed 59 runs from 39 balls. The duo added 129 runs for the first wicket, creating the highest opening partnership in Women’s T20 Asia Cup history.
Their aggressive batting helped India put up a challenging target of 184 runs for Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Bowled Out for 111
Sri Lanka struggled to build momentum during the chase. India’s spin attack kept the pressure on the Sri Lankan batters throughout the innings.
Shree Charani was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets for 20 runs, while Deepti Sharma picked up 3 wickets for 19 runs. Sri Lanka were eventually bowled out for 111 runs, giving India a 72-run victory.
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu was their top scorer with 36 runs, but the team could not maintain the required scoring rate against India’s strong bowling attack.
India’s Eighth Asia Cup Title
This victory marks India’s eighth Women’s Asia Cup championship, further strengthening the team’s record as the most successful side in the tournament.
It was also a strong comeback after Sri Lanka defeated India in the 2024 final to win their first Women’s Asia Cup title. India have now regained the trophy with a dominant performance in the 2026 tournament.
India's campaign in 2026 was particularly impressive because the team remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.
Shafali, Mandhana and Indian Spinners Shine
India’s victory was built on strong performances from both the batting and bowling departments.
Shafali Verma provided an explosive start, while Smriti Mandhana played an important supporting role with her half-century. Their opening partnership gave India the momentum needed to post a big score.
The bowlers then took control of the match. Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma used the conditions effectively and restricted Sri Lanka's chase.
This combination of aggressive batting and disciplined bowling helped India dominate the final.
What This Victory Means for Indian Women’s Cricket
The eighth Asia Cup title is another important achievement for Indian women's cricket. The team's consistent performances in major tournaments show the growing strength and depth of women's cricket in the country.
Young players such as Shree Charani are also making an impact alongside experienced stars like Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma and captain Harmanpreet Kaur.
The victory will give the Indian team additional confidence as it prepares for future international competitions.
India vs Sri Lanka: Final Score
India: 183/5 in 20 overs
Sri Lanka: 111 all out
Result: India won by 72 runs
Player highlights: Shafali Verma – 68, Smriti Mandhana – 59, Shree Charani – 4/20, Deepti Sharma – 3/19.
Conclusion
India’s 72-run victory over Sri Lanka has given the country another memorable moment in women’s cricket. With outstanding performances from Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma, India successfully lifted the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 for a record eighth time.
The victory also highlights India’s continued dominance in women’s cricket in Asia and provides plenty of reasons for fans to celebrate.
Congratulations to Team India on winning the eighth Women’s Asia Cup title! 🇮🇳🏆
Published on : 14th September
Published by : SMITA
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