India Women Face Defending Champions Sri Lanka in Women's Asia Cup 2026 Final in Dubai
India defeated Bangladesh by 40 runs and Sri Lanka overcame Pakistan by four wickets in the semi-finals, setting up a rematch of the 2024 final for the continental title.
The story
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is set for a thrilling conclusion to the DP World Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 today, September 13, as India Women take on defending champions Sri Lanka Women in the final. Both teams enter the clash unbeaten in the tournament.
India secured their spot by defeating Bangladesh by 40 runs in the first semi-final on September 10. Opener Shafali Verma was instrumental, scoring 64 from 40 balls, while all-rounder Deepti Sharma delivered a crucial spell of 3/26, adding an unbeaten 13 runs with the bat.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, booked their place by overcoming Pakistan by four wickets in a tense second semi-final on September 11. Harshitha Samarawickrama (36 runs) and Kavisha Dilhari (33 runs) rebuilt the innings after early wickets, guiding their team to victory.
India will be looking to reclaim the title and win a record-extending eighth Women's Asia Cup, while Sri Lanka aims to defend the crown they famously won against India in 2024. Key players for India include Smriti Mandhana, who earlier in the tournament became the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket, and Deepti Sharma, the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 11 scalps and the all-time leading wicket-taker in Women's Asia Cup history. Sri Lanka will rely heavily on captain Chamari Athapaththu, a dangerous all-rounder.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Women vs Bangladesh Women | WT20I | India Women won by 40 runs | Deepti Sharma (3/26) |
| Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women | WT20I | Sri Lanka Women won by 4 wickets | Harshitha Samarawickrama (36 runs) |
Series in play
DP World Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026. Final, India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, today
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 1. Australia, 2. England, 3. India | Australia leads the ODI rankings, with India holding the third spot. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 1. Australia, 2. England, 3. India | Australia is ranked first in T20Is, followed by England and India. |
What we'll be watching
- Australia A Women tour of India: 2nd Match, September 23, 2026, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
- Bangladesh Women tour of Australia: 1st Match, October 9, 2026, Allan Border Field, Brisbane
- Zimbabwe Women tour of India: October 2026
- India Women tour of South Africa: December 2026
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