India dominates Women’s Asia Cup final, records 129‑run opening stand

In a showcase of batting power, India’s women posted 184 runs against Sri Lanka in the 2026 Asia Cup final. The opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma compiled a historic 129‑run partnership, each scoring a fifty. The Indian side then bowled out the Sri Lankan lineup for 111, sealing a 72‑run victory. The bowlers contributed efficiently: Shri Channi took four wickets, Deepti Sharma three, and Kranti Gawde, Shafali Verma, and Prema Rawat each chipped in with a wicket. Both finalists entered the match unbeaten after topping their respective groups, with India having recorded a landmark win over Pakistan earlier in the tournament.