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    "headline": "India choose to bat first against Sri Lanka in final",
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    "articleBody": "In the Women’s Asia Cup final, India’s cricket team elected to bat first against Sri Lanka. The decision was announced before the match began on September 13. This choice sets the stage for the final showdown between the two teams.\n\nIndia’s captain won the toss and decided to take the first strike with the bat. This strategic move aims to put runs on the board and apply pressure on Sri Lanka during their chase. The match promises to be a competitive contest between the two Asian cricketing nations.\nयह भी पढ़ें\nIndia beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win eighth Women's Asia Cup\nSmriti Mandhana Warned Ahead of India-Sri Lanka Final\nIndia wins Junior Women's Asia Cup with 4-1 victory over Korea\nShafali and Deepti Lead India to 10th Asia Cup Final",
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    "published_at": "2026-09-13T16:07:26+00:00",
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