Archive · 13 Sep 2026
India Choose Batting Against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup Final
India and Sri Lanka are playing the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final.
The match is being held at the Dubai International Stadium.
India’s captain is Harmanpreet Kaur, and Sri Lanka’s captain is Chamari Athapaththu.
Most reports say India won the toss and chose to bat first.
One report says India chose to bowl, so the toss decision is disputed in the coverage.
India rested Pratika Rawal and selected Gunalan Kamalini instead.
Sri Lanka selected Vishmi Gunaratne as its change, although one report described the player replaced as Sanjana Kavindi and another as Kawya Kavindi.
India is unbeaten and is trying to win a record eighth title, while Sri Lanka is defending the championship it won in 2024.
India won the toss and, according to most reports, chose to bat first against Sri Lanka in Dubai.
One live report contradicts the other accounts, saying India opted to bowl first.
India replaced rested opener Pratika Rawal with Gunalan Kamalini, while Sri Lanka brought in Vishmi Gunaratne.
India entered the final unbeaten after defeating Bangladesh by 40 runs in the semifinal.
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by four wickets and is defending its 2024 title against India.
- Who
- India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, is playing Sri Lanka, led by Chamari Athapaththu.
- What
- The teams are contesting the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final.
- When
- The final is taking place on Sunday during the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup.
- Where
- Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.
- Why
- India is seeking a record-extending eighth title, while Sri Lanka is defending its 2024 championship.
Reports Saying India Batted First
Contradictory Live Report
Toss decision
Reports Saying India Batted First
The main match reports and the listed India captain’s comments say Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and chose to bat first.
Contradictory Live Report
One live-update report says India won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Sri Lanka’s team change
Reports Saying India Batted First
Several reports list Vishmi Gunaratne in the XI and describe her as replacing Sanjana Kavindi or Kawya Kavindi.
Contradictory Live Report
The reports do not agree on the name of the Sri Lankan player who was replaced, although they agree Vishmi Gunaratne entered the XI.
Final stakes
Reports Saying India Batted First
India is unbeaten and is pursuing a record-extending eighth Women’s Asia Cup title.
Contradictory Live Report
Sri Lanka is the defending champion after defeating India in the 2024 final and is seeking to retain the trophy.
- Match
- Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final
- Venue
- Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
- India captain
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Sri Lanka captain
- Chamari Athapaththu
- India change
- Gunalan Kamalini replaced rested Pratika Rawal
- Sri Lanka change
- Vishmi Gunaratne came into the reported playing XI; reports differ on whether Sanjana Kavindi or Kawya Kavindi was replaced
- Semifinals
- India defeated Bangladesh by 40 runs; Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by four wickets
- Toss discrepancy
- Most reports say India elected to bat first, while one live report says India elected to bowl first
Sources
IND-W Vs SL-W Toss Update: Harmanpreet Kaur Wins Toss, Opts To Bat First In Women's Asia Cup 2026 Final
Dubai: India opt to bat against SL in Women's Asia Cup final
INDW vs SLW Asia Cup 2026 Final Live: India Opt To Bowl, Pratika Rawal Rested
