India Crush Sri Lanka By 72 Runs To Win Women's Asia Cup 2026; Trophy Drama With Mohsin Naqvi Likely
India produced a dominant performance to beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final in Dubai. A drama related to the Asia Cup Trophy is also expected during the post-match presentation as the Indian Team unlikely to receive trophy from ACC President and Pakistan Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Batting first, India posted a huge 183/5 in 20 overs. Openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana…
India clinched a dominant victory over Sri Lanka in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final in Dubai by 72 runs. The match, held at the Dubai Cricket Stadium, saw India post an impressive 183/5 in 20 overs, setting a challenging target for the defending champions. Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana spearheaded the Indian batting line-up, combining for a crucial 129-run partnership.
Shafali Verma showcased her explosive batting, scoring 68 off just 39 balls, including nine fours and two sixes, while Mandhana contributed 59 off 39 balls.
Sri Lanka faced a tough chase but managed to reach 111 all out, handing India a convincing 72-run win. The Indian bowlers, led by Shree Charani with three wickets, were relentless in restricting the Sri Lankan batting lineup. The match saw a controversy brewing over the presentation of the Asia Cup Trophy, as it was doubtful that Mohsin Naqvi, the ACC President and Pakistan Minister, would present the trophy to the Indian team.
Mohsin Naqvi's presence at the trophy ceremony was in doubt, adding a dramatic twist to the proceedings.
This win marked India's eighth Women's Asia Cup title and avenged their defeat to Sri Lanka in the 2024 final. The tournament witnessed stellar performances from Indian players, with Shafali Verma standing out by posting her fastest 50 in Women's Asia Cup history. The victory also provided a much-needed morale boost for India after their previous loss to Sri Lanka in the 2024 final.
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