India Women Dominate Sri Lanka by 72 Runs to Clinch Eighth Asia Cup Title
India avenged their 2024 final loss to Sri Lanka with a commanding performance, securing a record-extending eighth Women's Asia Cup crown in Dubai.
The story
At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India Women put on a formidable display to defeat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Women's Asia Cup final. Electing to bat first, India posted a strong total of 183/5 in their 20 overs. Openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana laid a solid foundation with a record 129-run partnership. Verma was particularly aggressive, smashing 68 runs off just 39 balls, including nine fours and two sixes, while Mandhana contributed 59 runs off 39 deliveries.
In response, Sri Lanka's chase faltered early, and despite a brief partnership between Chamari Athapaththu and Vishmi Gunaratne, they struggled to keep pace with the required run rate. India's bowlers tightened their grip, with Shree Charani leading the attack impressively, claiming 4 wickets for just 20 runs from her four overs. Deepti Sharma also picked up three crucial wickets, helping to bowl out Sri Lanka for 111 on the final ball of their innings.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| India vs Sri Lanka | T20I | India won by 72 runs | Shree Charani (India) 4/20 |
| Zimbabwe vs South Africa | T20I | South Africa won by 64 runs | Anneke Bosch (South Africa) 65 runs & 2/5 |
Series in play
Zimbabwe Women vs South Africa Women T20I Series. 2nd T20I, South Africa leads the series
Tables that matter
ICC Women's T20I Rankings
Position: 1. Australia, 2. England, 3. India
Note: Australia leads with 287 points, followed by England (276) and India (264).
ICC Women's ODI Rankings
Position: 1. Australia, 2. England, 3. India
Note: Australia holds the top spot with a rating of 163, with England (128) and India (124) close behind.
What we'll be watching
- The 3rd T20I between Zimbabwe Women and South Africa Women at Queen's Sports Club, Bulawayo on September 15.
- The Women's Asian Games 2026 cricket tournament begins on September 17 in Aichi, Japan.
- India Women begin their Asian Games title defense in the quarter-finals on September 18.
- Australia A Women tour of India starts with their first match on September 23.
- Bangladesh Women tour of Australia commences with the 1st match in Brisbane on October 9.
- Zimbabwe Women tour of India is scheduled to start with the 1st ODI in Vadodara on October 23.
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