Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Harmanpreet Backs Unbeaten India in Women’s T20 Asia Cup Final
India’s women’s cricket team will play Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final.
The match will be held in Dubai on Sunday.
India have not lost a match in this tournament.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur believes the team has improved in batting, bowling and fielding.
She wants the players to stay positive and follow their plans.
India are trying to win the title again after losing to Sri Lanka in the 2024 final.
The team has dropped nine catches, so better fielding will be important.
Sri Lanka are also confident after making a strong comeback against Pakistan.
Harmanpreet says the players should enjoy the game and give their best for the team.
India will face Sri Lanka in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup final at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
India are unbeaten and seeking to reclaim the title after Sri Lanka won the 2024 final.
Harmanpreet Kaur said India have improved steadily in batting, bowling and fielding during the tournament.
India have dropped nine catches in four matches, an area they will need to improve.
Sri Lanka reached the final after recovering from 33/4 to chase Pakistan’s 131 in the semifinal.
- Who
- India and Sri Lanka’s women’s cricket teams, led by Harmanpreet Kaur for India.
- What
- They will contest the Women’s T20 Asia Cup final.
- When
- Sunday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.
- Why
- India are seeking to reclaim the continental title after Sri Lanka defeated them in the 2024 final.
India’s Confidence
Sri Lanka’s Challenge
Final outlook
India’s Confidence
Harmanpreet Kaur believes India’s improvement across batting, bowling and fielding has put the team in a strong position.
Sri Lanka’s Challenge
Sri Lanka enter the final with confidence after recovering from 33/4 to chase Pakistan’s 131 in the semifinal.
Approach to the match
India’s Confidence
India plan to avoid drastic changes, stick to their strengths and focus on a positive approach.
Sri Lanka’s Challenge
Sri Lanka are seeking to build on their successful semifinal comeback and their victory over India in the 2024 final.
Areas of concern
India’s Confidence
India will need to improve their fielding after dropping nine catches in four matches.
Sri Lanka’s Challenge
The article does not identify a specific weakness for Sri Lanka.
- Finalists
- India and Sri Lanka
- Venue
- Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
- India’s tournament record
- Unbeaten
- Previous final
- Sri Lanka defeated India in the 2024 final
- India captaincy milestone
- Harmanpreet Kaur completed 150 matches as captain
- India fielding record
- Nine catches dropped in four matches
- Sri Lanka semifinal
- Recovered from 33/4 to chase Pakistan’s 131