Sri Lanka cruise to 9‑wicket victory against UAE in Dubai

The United Arab Emirates were bundled out for 79 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 opener, losing wickets at regular intervals. After an early loss of Tirtha Satis, the UAE could not recover, with Lavanya Kenny falling at nine runs. Sri Lanka’s chase was effortless; captain Chamari Athapattu struck nine boundaries and stayed not out on 48, while all‑rounder Chetana took three crucial wickets, earning her the Player of the Match accolade. The match concluded in 7.5 overs, giving Sri Lanka a dominant 9‑wicket win.