India Women 97/0 in 9.4 Overs | IND vs SL Live Score, Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Final: Shafali Verma races to 50 in style, Sri Lanka struggle to hold on to start

India Women Vs. Sri Lanka Women Live Score: India Women and Sri Lanka Women will square off in a sensational final of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2026 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, with both teams entering the title race unbeaten.

India will start as favourites, as they chase a record eighth Asia Cup title, while defending champions Sri Lanka will be looking to repeat their 2024 success when they stunned India by eight wickets in the final.

The spin could have decided the final

The slow surface in Dubai made batting difficult throughout the tournament and the focus was on bowling. Indian spinners took 26 wickets while Sri Lanka’s tweakers took 25.

India’s top-order firepower will be crucial, with Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma expected to provide the early impetus. Sri Lanka might turn to left arm Sugandika Kumari to break the opening partnership.

At the other end, Chamari Athapaththu vs Deepti Sharma promises to be another key contest. The Sri Lankan captain remains the focal point of their batting hopes, while Deepti has been among India’s most efficient wicket-takers.

India have the edge but Sri Lanka have the history

India have dominated the overall T20I clash, winning 25 of the 31 encounters. However, Sri Lanka have already proved that they can handle the pressure in the Asia Cup final.

With teams batting first winning nine of the 14 matches in the tournament, the toss could also prove significant.