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India Wins Record-Extending Eighth Women's Asia Cup Title in 2026

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On 13 September 2026, India clinched their eighth Women's Asia Cup title by defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India scored 183 for 5, powered by Shafali Verma's record-breaking 68 runs, including the fastest fifty in Women's Asia Cup history (24 balls), and Smriti Mandhana's 59 runs. The duo set a tournament record 129-run opening partnership. India's bowlers, led by N. Shree Charani (4 wickets) and Deepti Sharma (3 wickets), dismissed Sri Lanka for 111 in 19.4 overs. This victory reinforces India's dominance in the continental competition, where they have won more titles than any other nation.

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Key Facts

  • India won their eighth Women's Asia Cup title on 13 September 2026.
  • The final was held at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE.
  • India scored 183/5 batting first; Sri Lanka were all out for 111 in 19.4 overs, India won by 72 runs.
  • Shafali Verma scored 68 runs, including the fastest fifty in Women's Asia Cup history, achieved in 24 balls during this final.
  • Smriti Mandhana scored 59 runs; together with Shafali, they shared a record 129-run opening partnership — the highest for any wicket in Women's Asia Cup history.
  • Bowling performances included N. Shree Charani taking 4 wickets and Deepti Sharma taking 3 wickets in the final.
  • India now leads Sri Lanka 6-1 in Women's Asia Cup final meetings.

Background & Context

The Women's Asia Cup is a premier continental cricket tournament for Asian women's national teams, organized in both One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) formats in various editions. India has been the most successful team with eight titles as of 2026. The 2026 final at Dubai was a rematch of the 2024 final where Sri Lanka had defeated India, marking a significant rivalry in the tournament's history. The event highlights the growth and competitive spirit of women's cricket in Asia.

Why This Matters for Exams

India's eighth title in the Women's Asia Cup and multiple record-breaking performances, including the fastest fifty and highest partnership, make this a key topic for current affairs in sports sections of competitive exams in India, especially Bengali competitive exams. It showcases India's dominance in women's cricket within Asia, exemplifies records relevant to sports quizzes, and emphasizes important international sporting events hosted by the UAE.

Points to Remember

  • India has won the Women's Asia Cup a record eight times as of 2026.
  • Shafali Verma holds the record for the fastest fifty in Women's Asia Cup history (24 balls in the 2026 final).
  • The highest partnership in the tournament's history is 129 runs for the first wicket by Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana.
  • The 2026 final was contested at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
  • India's spinners, notably N. Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma, played key roles in bowling out Sri Lanka.
  • India overcame the 2024 final loss to Sri Lanka by claiming a decisive victory in 2026.

Practice MCQs

Question 1

  1. Where was the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final played?
  2. Dubai International Cricket Stadium
  3. Sri Lanka National Cricket Stadium
  4. Eden Gardens
  5. Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Answer: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Question 2

  1. How many times has India won the Women's Asia Cup as of 2026?
  2. 6
  3. 7
  4. 8
  5. 9

Answer: 8

Question 3

  1. Who scored the fastest fifty in Women's Asia Cup history during the 2026 final?
  2. Harmanpreet Kaur
  3. Smriti Mandhana
  4. Shafali Verma
  5. N. Shree Charani

Answer: Shafali Verma

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