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PM Modi, President Murmu Praise Women’s Asia Cup Triumph
India’s women’s cricket team won the Women’s T20 Asia Cup in 2026.
They beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final in Dubai.
This was India’s eighth Women’s Asia Cup title.
India did not lose any match in the tournament.
Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma helped India score 183 runs.
India’s bowlers then stopped Sri Lanka from reaching the target.
Sree Charani and Deepti Sharma took important wickets.
President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi congratulated the players and said their success could inspire young people.
India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai to win the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026.
The Harmanpreet Kaur-led team remained unbeaten and claimed its eighth Women’s Asia Cup title.
Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma shared a 129-run opening partnership as India made 183/5.
Sree Charani took 4/20 and Deepti Sharma 3/19 as Sri Lanka was restricted to 111.
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders praised the team’s performance.
- Who
- India’s women’s cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, defeated Sri Lanka.
- What
- India won the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026, its eighth title.
- Where
- The final was played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
- When
- The final and the leaders’ congratulatory messages were reported on Monday.
- Why
- India won after scoring 183/5 and restricting Sri Lanka to 111.
Key facts
- Tournament
- Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026
- Final result
- India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs
- Venue
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- India’s score
- 183/5 in 20 overs
- Opening partnership
- Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma scored 129 runs together
- Leading bowlers
- Sree Charani took 4/20 and Deepti Sharma took 3/19
- Title count
- India’s eighth Women’s Asia Cup championship
Quotes
Droupadi Murmu
President of India
“My heartiest congratulations to all the members of Team India on winning Women’s T20 Asia Cup Championship 2026. They played superbly as a team throughout the tournament, winning all the matches. They have done the country proud. They are a source of great inspiration for our youth, especially our daughters. I am sure, they will script many more inspiring chapters of success and excellence”
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“A proud moment for Indian cricket! Congratulations to the Women’s team on winning the Asia Cup. Their confidence, consistency and remarkable spirit were on full display throughout the tournament. May this triumph inspire millions of youngsters across the country to play more and shine”
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