Sri Lanka Advances to Women's Asia Cup Final Against India

Sep 11, 2026

58 min

Sep 11, 2026 23:31

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to set up Women’s Asia Cup final against India

## Sri Lanka Triumphs Over Pakistan

Sri Lanka secured a spot in the Women's Asia Cup final by defeating Pakistan by four wickets. The match, held on Friday, saw Sri Lanka chasing a target of 131 runs. Despite a challenging start, with the team at 33/4 after 6.2 overs, a crucial partnership between Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari steadied the innings. Their 67-run stand for the fifth wicket was pivotal, with Samarawickrama scoring 36 and Dilhari contributing 33.

## Final Showdown Set for Sunday

The final will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, where Sri Lanka will face India. This match is a repeat of the 2024 final, where Sri Lanka emerged victorious against India. India, aiming for their eighth Asia Cup title, has been dominant throughout the tournament, remaining unbeaten in all matches, including a semi-final win over Bangladesh.

## Pakistan's Performance

Pakistan, after being put to bat first, struggled initially, losing four wickets for 52 runs within 10 overs. However, captain Fatima Sana's unbeaten 47 helped them reach a total of 130/5. Despite her efforts, Pakistan could not defend their score against a resilient Sri Lankan side.

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