India Women won their eighth Women’s Asia Cup title on September 13, 2026, beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Shafali Verma hit 68 in 39 balls, Smriti Mandhana made 59, and India’s spinners bowled Sri Lanka out for 111.
India stayed unbeaten through the whole tournament. The win settled a rematch of the 2024 final, where Sri Lanka took the title in Dambulla. If you are new to the tournament, see our guide to the Asia Cup before the score details below.
Who won the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final?
India Women beat Sri Lanka Women by 72 runs. India posted 183 for 5 from their 20 overs, then bowled Sri Lanka out for 111 to win the title on September 13, 2026, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Final scorecard in brief
| Team | Overs | Score | Top batter | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Women | 20 | 183 for 5 | Shafali Verma 68 | Won by 72 runs |
| Sri Lanka Women | 20 | 111 all out | Chamari Athapaththu 36 | Lost the final |
How India posted 183 for 5
India won the toss and chose to bat. The opening pair set the tone from the first over.
Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma put on a 129-run opening stand. Shafali reached her fifty in 24 balls, the fastest half-century in Women’s T20 Asia Cup history. It was her third half-century of the tournament and her 21st in T20 internationals. Mandhana’s fifty came in 35 balls.
The stand ended in the 13th over when Chamudi Praboda dismissed Verma for 68. Mandhana was then run out for 59, her third run-out of the tournament. India lost three wickets for seven runs late in the innings, but Gunalan Kamalini hit a six to finish unbeaten on 15 in 5 balls, lifting India to 183 for 5.
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How India defended the total
Sri Lanka needed 184 to win. They lost Imesha Dulani to Kranti Gaud in the first over, then rebuilt through captain Chamari Athapaththu and Vishmi Gunaratne.
Deepti Sharma broke the partnership. She had Athapaththu stumped for 36 and bowled Gunaratne for 20 two balls later, leaving Sri Lanka 63 for 3 at the halfway stage. Shree Charani then took over, removing Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, and Sugandika Kumari to finish with 4 for 20.
Shafali Verma chipped in with the wicket of Hasini Perera. Deepti Sharma completed the win by bowling Kaushini Nuthyangana, finishing with 3 for 19, as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 111.
A record-extending title
This is India’s eighth Women’s Asia Cup title, extending their own record. They also appeared in their tenth consecutive final, and they won every match in the tournament. The official ICC match report confirms the final scorecard.
Shafali Verma won both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards. She finished with 236 runs from five innings and took two wickets with her occasional spin.
What happens next
India now head to the 2026 Asian Games, where the women’s event runs from September 17 to 22 at Korogi Sports Park in Aichi, Japan. India are the defending champions after winning gold in 2022. They play Japan in a quarter-final on September 18, with the semi-finals on September 20 and the gold medal match on September 22.
What happened at the trophy ceremony
The Indian players did not collect the trophy from Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi. The BCCI said the women’s team kept the same position the men’s team took after the 2025 final, and Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu collected the runners-up cheque.
FAQs about the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final
Who won the Women’s Asia Cup 2026?
India Women won the tournament, beating Sri Lanka Women by 72 runs in the final on September 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
India Women made 183 for 5 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka Women were all out for 111 in 20 overs.
Who was named Player of the Match in the final?
Shafali Verma won the award after scoring 68 off 39 balls and taking 1 for 23 with the ball.
How many Asia Cup titles have India Women now won?
India Women have won eight Asia Cup titles, more than any other team. Their previous title came in 2022.
Did Sri Lanka Women win any Asia Cup title?
Yes. Sri Lanka Women won their first Asia Cup in 2024, when they beat India in the final in Dambulla.
India’s win was built on good basics: a fast start with the bat, steady partnerships, and a spin attack that kept the chase under control. For new fans, that is a clean example of how a T20 match is usually won.
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