India thrash Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win record-extending eighth Women’s Asia Cup title

September 14, 2026 1:22 AM

India thrash Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win record-extending eighth Women’s Asia Cup title

India produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, 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 p...

India thrash Pakistan by seven wickets, stay unbeaten in Women’s Asia Cup group stage

September 6, 2026 5:11 PM

India thrash Pakistan by seven wickets, stay unbeaten in Women’s Asia Cup group stage

India continued their dominance over Pakistan with a comprehensive seven-wicket victory in the Women’s Asia Cup at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday, bowling out their arch-rivals for just 55 before chasing down the target in 8.4 overs. The victory gave India a perfect group-stage campaign, with three wins from three matches against Thailand, Hong Kong and Pakistan, earning all six available points. India’s spin attack was at the heart of the victory, with N. Sree Charani and Pre...