India and Sri Lanka Set for Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Final
India’s women’s cricket team is preparing to face Sri Lanka in the final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026, a rematch of their previous encounter in the 2024 Asia Cup final. The highly anticipated match is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM IST and will take place at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai, UAE. This final marks India’s opportunity to secure their eighth Asia Cup title, having previously lost to Sri Lanka in the last edition.
Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
The final will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network, allowing cricket fans to catch the excitement on television. Additionally, viewers can access live streaming through the SonyLIV app and website, providing various options for following the match as it unfolds.
India’s squad, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, includes key players such as Shafali Verma, who has shown remarkable consistency in the batting lineup. However, the team’s performance has seen fluctuations, with several players, including vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh, striving for better forms in the tournament.
Sri Lanka aims to build on their previous victory against India, and the squad features significant players like captain Nigar Sultana and veteran batters Sobhana Mostary and Dilara Akter. The team looks to leverage their experience from past encounters to pose a strong challenge in the final match.
The final promises to be an exciting spectacle, as both teams vie for the championship title. Fans from both nations will be keenly watching as the players take the field to determine the winner of the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup.
Squads Overview
India Women’s Squad: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Pratika Rawal, Radha Yadav, Gunalan Kamalini, Prema Rawat.
Sri Lanka Women’s Squad: Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (w/c), Sharmin Akhter, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Marufa Akter, Farjana Easmin, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Sarmin Sultana, Ritu Moni.
Why It Matters
This final not only serves as a chance for India to reclaim their title but also highlights the growing prominence of women’s cricket in South Asia. The match is anticipated to draw significant viewership, reflecting the increasing support and investment in women’s sports in the region.
