India defeat defending champions Sri Lanka, win Women's Asia Cup for record-extending 8th time

India won Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 after defeating defending champions Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final in Dubai on Sunday, clinching a record-extending eighth Women's Asia Cup title. India posted a total of 183/5, with Shafali Verma scoring 68(39) and Smriti Mandhana 59(39). India dismissed Sri Lanka for 111, with Shree Charani taking four wickets.