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India clinches Asia Cup title with commanding 72-run victory over Sri Lanka

India has won the Asia Cup cricket tournament, defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final. The decisive victory marks another major tournament success for the Indian cricket team.

LSN Sri Lanka · 13 September 2026

India clinches Asia Cup title with commanding 72-run victory over Sri Lanka

India secured the Asia Cup championship with a comprehensive 72-run victory over Sri Lanka in the tournament final. Playing with disciplined batting and bowling performances, India established a commanding position that Sri Lanka could not overcome in the chase.

The Indian team posted a substantial total in their innings, building a strong foundation through contributions across the batting order. The bowlers then delivered a controlled performance, restricting Sri Lanka's scoring throughout their innings and taking crucial wickets at key moments.

Sri Lanka's batting lineup struggled to maintain the required run rate against India's bowling attack. Despite efforts from the home side to mount a competitive challenge, the target proved beyond reach as wickets fell at regular intervals.

The victory adds another trophy to India's cricket cabinet and underscores the team's continued dominance in regional tournament cricket. The performance demonstrated the depth of India's squad across both batting and bowling departments.