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India and Sri Lanka meet again in Women’s Asia Cup final
India and Sri Lanka are playing in the Women’s Asia Cup final.
Both teams have reached the final without losing a match.
India has won this tournament seven times and wants to win an eighth title.
Sri Lanka won the last final between these teams in 2024.
India’s Shafali Verma has scored the most runs in the tournament.
Deepti Sharma and Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu have each taken 11 wickets.
Sri Lanka showed determination by recovering from a difficult start against Pakistan.
India will need to field better because they have dropped many catches.
The final will be played in Dubai on Sunday, September 13.
Unbeaten India and Sri Lanka will contest the Women’s T20 Asia Cup final on Sunday, September 13.
India are seeking an eighth title after winning the competition seven times.
Sri Lanka defeated India by eight wickets in the 2024 final and are pursuing a second consecutive championship.
India’s Shafali Verma leads the tournament with 168 runs, while Deepti Sharma and Chamari Athapaththu have taken 11 wickets each.
India have dropped nine catches in four matches, an area they must improve before facing Sri Lanka.
- Who
- India and Sri Lanka’s women’s cricket teams, including captains Harmanpreet Kaur and Chamari Athapaththu.
- What
- They will play the Women’s T20 Asia Cup final.
- Where
- Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.
- When
- Sunday, September 13, starting at 8:00 PM IST.
- Why
- India are seeking an eighth Asia Cup title, while Sri Lanka are defending their 2024 triumph and pursuing a second consecutive championship.
Key facts
- Finalists
- India and Sri Lanka
- India’s titles
- Seven
- Previous final
- Sri Lanka defeated India by eight wickets in the 2024 final at Dambulla
- Top run-scorer
- Shafali Verma, 168 runs
- Leading wicket-takers
- Deepti Sharma and Chamari Athapaththu, 11 wickets each
- Venue
- Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
- Broadcast and streaming
- Sony Sports Network; Sony LIV app and website
Sources
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