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India Dominates Sri Lanka to Claim Eighth Women's T20 Asia Cup Title

India Women secured their eighth T20 Asia Cup championship with a decisive 72-run victory over Sri Lanka. Strong opening performances and a dominant bowling effort dismantled Sri Lanka's run chase in the final.

Times of IndiaSeptember 13, 20261 min read
India Dominates Sri Lanka to Claim Eighth Women's T20 Asia Cup Title
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India's bowling depth and strategic clarity signal a sustained era of regional dominance in white-ball cricket.

The Indian women's cricket team reclaimed regional supremacy by defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the T20 Asia Cup final, avenging their previous tournament defeat. A powerful opening stand built by Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana laid the foundation for a formidable total that put immediate pressure on the opposition.

Sri Lanka's chase stumbled early against disciplined Indian bowling, featuring a standout four-wicket spell from Shree Charani that effectively broke the middle order. The victory highlights India's tactical depth and clinical execution on big stage matches.

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With this championship win, India reinforces its status as the dominant power in Asian women's cricket, providing significant momentum ahead of upcoming global ICC tournaments.

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