The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 is set for its final, with India Women taking on Sri Lanka Women at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The match will start at 8:00 PM IST, with the Asia Cup trophy on the line for both teams. India reached the final after a strong run in the tournament and a 40-run win over Bangladesh in the semi-final. Sri Lanka, the defending champions, also made it to the final after beating Pakistan by four wickets in the second semi-final.
Both teams have relied heavily on their bowling attacks during the tournament, especially their spinners. India have taken 26 wickets through spin, while Sri Lanka are just behind with 25 wickets. The Dubai pitches have not made batting easy, so the batters will need to spend some time at the crease before playing their attacking shots. India will enter the final with a strong overall balance, while Sri Lanka will have the confidence of being the defending champions. With the title at stake, the team that handles the conditions better could have the advantage.
Squads:
India Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Bharti Fulmali, Kranti Gaud, Richa Ghosh, Gunalan Kamalini, Pratika Rawal, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Nandani Sharma, N Sree Charani, Radha Yadav
Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team
Chamari Athapaththu (C), Harshitha Samarawickrama (VC), Mithali Ayodhya, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sanjana Kavindi, Kawya Kavindi, Sugandika Kumari, Nimasha Meepage, Hasini Perera, Chamudi Praboda, Nilakshika Silva, Chethana Vimukthi
Players to watch out:
Shafali Verma
Shafali Verma will be one of the biggest players to watch for India in the final. She has scored 358 runs in 10 matches, with an average of 35.8 and a strike rate of 160.53. She has also made a name for herself as one of India’s most aggressive opening batters, often looking to score quickly from the first few overs. Shafali is also the leading Indian run-scorer in Women’s Asia Cup history, having scored 593 runs, moving ahead of Smriti Mandhana’s previous tally of 590. Her recent 64 against Bangladesh in the semi-final also showed how important she can be when India need a strong start.
N Sree Charani
N Sree Charani has been one of India’s leading wicket-takers and will be an important part of their bowling attack in the final. She has taken 22 wickets in 10 matches, with an economy rate of 5.38 and a strike rate of 10.18. These numbers show how regularly she has been able to take wickets while also keeping the runs under control. The conditions in Dubai have helped spin bowlers, which could give Charani another chance to make an impact. India will be hoping she can take important wickets and put Sri Lanka under pressure during the middle overs.
Chamari Athapaththu
Chamari Athapaththu will once again be one of Sri Lanka’s biggest players in the final. She has scored 317 runs in 10 matches, averaging 39.63 and striking at 159.29. She has also taken 16 wickets, with an economy rate of 5.89 and a strike rate of 13.31. Her ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes her a very important player for the defending champions. Sri Lanka will want her to make an impact with the bat in the final, especially after her strong contribution with the ball during the tournament.
Imesha Dulani
Imesha Dulani will be another important batter for Sri Lanka as they prepare to face India in the title clash. She has scored 228 runs in 10 matches, with an average of 25.33 and a strike rate of 115.15. Sri Lanka have had some difficult starts with the bat during the tournament, so their batters will need to build partnerships in the final. Dulani can play an important role by spending time at the crease and helping the team settle into the innings. A good contribution from her could give Sri Lanka a better base from which their middle order can build.
Pitch:
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has offered challenging conditions for batters during the Women’s Asia Cup. Only two totals above 150 have been scored in the tournament so far, and both were made by India. The surface has generally helped spinners and slower bowlers, making it harder for batters to play their shots freely. Batters may need to take some time before attacking, while bowlers who change their pace can make things difficult.
Weather:
The weather in Dubai is expected to stay mostly clear. At the 8:00 PM start time, the temperature should be around 33°C, with 0.0 mm of rain and a 14% chance of precipitation. The forecast suggests that there should not be any major weather problems during the match, giving both teams a good chance of completing the final without interruption.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Chamari Athapaththu, Imesha Dulani, Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Kavisha Dilhari, N Sree Charani, Sugandika Kumari, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh
Match Details:
Date – September 13, 2026
Time – 8:00 PM IST
Venue – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Broadcast – The 2026 Women’s Asia Cup final will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network. Fans can also watch the match live through the Sony LIV app and website.
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