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India Women Set for Asia Cup Final vs Sri Lanka

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 4:07 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

India Women, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will meet Sri Lanka Women in Asia Cup final in Dubai.
The final is set for Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 08:00 PM IST.
India entered the final unbeaten, topping Group A with points after a 40-run win over Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka remained unbeaten, reaching the final by beating Pakistan by four wickets.
Dubai pitch favors spinners and slower bowlers, with heat around 37 °C.

History

Historical Context

The 2005 ICC Women's World Cup final in South Africa, held on 11 March 2005, saw Australia defeat India by 98 runs. The International Cricket Council reported a record 2.5 million global television viewers, while the Indian side posted 117 runs, their lowest tournament total. Similarly, the 2026 Asia Cup final pits India, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, against Sri Lanka in Dubai’s hot 37 °C conditions, echoing past high-stakes showdowns. These recurring finals underscore the ICC’s expanding women’s program, prompting increased sponsorship, grassroots investment, and broader media coverage across Asia.

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Story summary

India Women, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will meet Sri Lanka Women in Asia Cup final in Dubai.
The final is set for Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 08:00 PM IST.
India entered the final unbeaten, topping Group A with points after a 40-run win over Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka remained unbeaten, reaching the final by beating Pakistan by four wickets.
Dubai pitch favors spinners and slower bowlers, with heat around 37 °C.

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