India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, posted 183/5 after brilliant knocks from Shafali Verma (68 off 39) and Smriti Mandhana (59 off 39). The bowlers then completed the job as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 111, with Shree Charani taking four wickets and Deepti Sharma claiming three.
Following the victory, PM Modi praised the team’s confidence, consistency and fighting spirit in a post on X.
“A proud moment for Indian cricket! Congratulations to the Women’s team on winning the Asia Cup. Their confidence, consistency and remarkable spirit were on full display throughout the tournament. May this triumph inspire millions of youngsters across the country to play more and shine,” Modi wrote.
The victory marked India’s eighth Asia Cup title and added extra significance after Sri Lanka defeated them in the 2024 final.
India’s comprehensive performance in Dubai saw both their batting and bowling units fire together, sealing a memorable triumph and further strengthening their dominance in women’s cricket in Asia.
