Seven-time champions India face defending champions Sri Lanka in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, with both teams having reached the title clash unbeaten.
The toss is scheduled for 7:30 pm IST, followed by the start of play at 8 pm IST. Harmanpreet Kaur’s side will be looking to reverse the outcome of the 2024 final, when Sri Lanka secured an eight-wicket victory in Dambulla.
| When and where will the IND vs SL women’s Asia Cup final be played? | |
| Match detail | Information |
| Fixture | India vs Sri Lanka, Women’s T20 Asia Cup final |
| Day | Sunday |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Scheduled toss time | 7:30 pm IST |
| Scheduled match start | 8 pm IST |
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Where can fans watch the IND vs SL final live on TV in India?
Sony Sports Network will live telecast India vs Sri Lanka final of Women’s Asia Cup 2026 in India.
Where can fans stream the IND vs SL final live in India?
The live streaming of India vs Sri Lanka final at Women’s Asia Cup 2026 will be available on Sony LIV app.
Why are Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma key to India’s chances?
Shafali leads the tournament’s batting chart with 168 runs, including two half-centuries. Her ability to score on Dubai’s slow surfaces has given India consistency at the top of the order when other batters have struggled to build on their starts.
Smriti Mandhana has scored 154 runs, with a century highlighting her campaign. However, two single-digit scores underline the uneven returns that have left India seeking more dependable contributions across the batting order.
Deepti shares the lead in the wicket-taking chart with Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu, with both claiming 11 wickets. Alongside Shree Charani and Prema Rawat, she forms part of a spin attack that has been influential throughout the competition.
Her batting has also made a difference. Against Bangladesh in the semifinal, Deepti’s 13 off six balls helped India push their total towards 150.
What concerns must India address against Sri Lanka?
India’s unbeaten run has come despite repeated fielding lapses. They have dropped nine catches across four matches, including four in the semifinal against Bangladesh. Pratika Rawal spilled two of those chances.
India also dropped three catches against Pakistan and two against Thailand. Such errors could prove costly against a Sri Lanka side that has already demonstrated its ability to recover from setbacks.
The batting remains another area for improvement. Beyond Shafali’s consistent returns and Mandhana’s century, India’s batters have struggled to convert starts and find boundaries regularly.
How did Sri Lanka reach the women’s Asia Cup final?
Sri Lanka’s semifinal win over Pakistan showed the depth of their resistance. Chasing 131, they slipped to 5 for 2 inside two overs and were 33 for 4 in the seventh over.
Harshitha Samarawickrama’s 36 and Kavisha Dilhari’s 33 helped repair the innings before Nilakshika Silva and Kaushini Nuthyangana completed the chase.
Harshitha also played a decisive role in the 2024 final against India, scoring a half-century alongside Athapaththu as Sri Lanka chased down the target. With several players from that contest involved again, India face opponents familiar with the demands of a title clash.
What are the India and Sri Lanka squads for the final?
India squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Gunalan Kamalini (wicketkeeper), Pratika Rawal, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Nandani Sharma, Shree Charani, Radha Yadav.
Sri Lanka squad: Chamari Athapaththu (captain), Harshitha Samarawickrama (vice-captain), Imesha Dulani, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kaushini Nuthyangana (wicketkeeper), Sanjana Kavindi, Hasini Perera, Nilakshika Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Mithali Ayodhya, Kawya Kavindi, Sugandika Kumari, Nimasha Meepage, Chamudi Praboda, Chethana Vimukhti.
