India will face Sri Lanka in the final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, September 13. Both teams enter this decisive match with unbeaten records in the tournament. India secured their spot in the final following a 40-run victory over Bangladesh in the semifinal. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka advanced by defeating Pakistan by four wickets in their semifinal clash.
Shafali’s latest contribution came in the semifinal against Bangladesh, where she scored 64 as India posted 149/6 before restricting their opponents to 109/7. She has taken 11 wickets in four matches and currently sits at the top of the tournament’s wicket-taking charts alongside Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu. Deepti was again crucial in the semifinal, returning figures of 3/26 against Bangladesh. Harshitha has also been among Sri Lanka’s leading run-scorers in the tournament, with 89 runs, while Nilakshika Silva has contributed 86. Athapaththu has been influential with both bat and ball and currently has 11 wickets in the tournament, level with Deepti at the top of the bowling charts.
Mandhana has also made a significant contribution with the bat, although India will want their batting unit to deliver collectively in the final. With the ball, Deepti Sharma has been India’s key weapon. India’s batting and bowling have given them a strong platform throughout the tournament, but their fielding will remain an area to watch in the final.
Asia Cup Final: India vs. Sri Lanka
In the upcoming Women’s T20 Asia Cup final, India aims to secure their eighth title against defending champions Sri Lanka, who are looking to retain the trophy they claimed in 2024. The two teams previously faced off in the 2024 final, where Sri Lanka triumphed with an eight-wicket victory, marking their first Women’s Asia Cup title.
Shafali Verma has emerged as a key player for India throughout the tournament, leading the run-scoring charts with 168 runs over four matches. Her performance has been instrumental, and she is closely followed by vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, who has accumulated 154 runs.
As both teams approach the final undefeated, India will rely on their star players, including Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma, to deliver strong performances against a resilient Sri Lanka side.
