By Afiur
September 14, 2026
India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final to win the Women’s Asia Cup for a record-extending eighth time.
India’s bowlers completed the job brilliantly, with Shree Charani taking 4/20, restricting Sri Lanka to just 111 runs.
Smriti Mandhana scored 59 and Shafali Verma smashed 68 as India posted a formidable 183/5 in Dubai.
After the historic victory, the Indian team did not attend the trophy presentation and did not accept the trophy from ACC president Mohsin Naqvi.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said winning the tournament mattered most, while India celebrated their eighth title despite the controversial presentation.