India produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final in Dubai last night, securing a record-extending eighth Asia Cup title.

The victory also helped India avenge their defeat to Sri Lanka in the 2024 final. It was India’s sixth win over Sri Lanka in an Asia Cup final across the ODI and T20 formats, including the 2004 edition when India defeated Sri Lanka 5-0 in the two-team tournament. India first posted a formidable 183 for 5 after openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana produced a record-breaking 129-run partnership.

The bowlers then completed the job by dismissing Sri Lanka for 111 in 19.4 overs, with Shree Charani taking four wickets and Deepti Sharma claiming three. Shafali Verma was declared player of the Match.