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India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win eighth Women's Asia Cup

India chose to bat first and made a key change in the playing XI for the final

India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs to clinch their eighth Women's Asia Cup title. The final match saw India elect to bat first and make a strategic change by including Gunalan Kamalini in place of Pratika Rawal. This victory avenged their defeat in the 2024 final.

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Published Sep 14, 2026, 00:08 IST

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India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win their eighth Women's Asia Cup title. India opted to bat first and made a team change by including Gunalan Kamalini in place of Pratika Rawal. This win came after their loss in the 2024 final against Sri Lanka.

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India made a key alteration to their winning combination for the final against Sri Lanka, bringing in Gunalan Kamalini instead of Pratika Rawal. Electing to bat first, India set a strong target that Sri Lanka could not chase down. The team's performance secured a comprehensive 72-run victory, marking their eighth title in the Women's Asia Cup.

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