India captures Women's Asia Cup title with dominant victory over Sri Lanka

India secured the Women's Asia Cup 2026 title with a decisive 72-run victory over Sri Lanka in the final held in Dubai on Sunday. The Indian team's strong batting display and disciplined bowling performance proved too much for the Sri Lankan side to overcome in the tournament's showpiece match.

Batting first, India posted a competitive total that gave them a commanding advantage heading into the second innings. The Indian batting unit capitalised on favourable conditions at the Dubai venue, with multiple contributors ensuring a substantial score on the board.

Sri Lanka's response fell short of the target required, with the team unable to mount a successful chase against India's bowling attack. The deficit of 72 runs reflected the gap in performance between the two sides on the day.

The championship represents a significant achievement for the Indian women's cricket team and reinforces their standing as a leading force in regional cricket. Sri Lanka's runners-up finish marks a strong campaign in the tournament, though they were ultimately unable to claim their first Women's Asia Cup title in this iteration of the competition.