
India Women (IND W) lock horns with Sri Lanka Women (SL W) in the Final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday, September 13.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s side has been unbeaten in the tournament and secured a dominant 40-run win against Bangladesh. They put up a total of 149 for 6 in their 20 overs, and restricted Bangladesh to a score of 109 for 7. They will be chasing their record-extending eighth Asia Cup crown.
Defending champions Sri Lanka also come into the summit clash unbeaten. They beat a spirited Pakistan side by four wickets in the second semi-final, chasing down a total of 131 despite an inspiring performance from Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana. Chamari Athapaththu’s side will be looking to successfully defend their title and seal anothe rmarquee victory.
IND W vs SL W: Match Details
| Match | India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Final, Women’s Asia Cup 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Sunday, September 13, 8:00 PM |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | Click here to watch IND W vs SL W Live Stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH) |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Pitch Report
Nine games out of 14 from the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium have been won by teams batting first. The pitch offers help to the bowlers in the form of lateral movement for seamers, and slows down in the second innings, bringing the spinners into play.
IND W vs SL W: Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
| Matches Played | 31 |
| Won by IND W | 25 |
| Won by SL W | 05 |
| Tie/NR | 01 |
| First-Ever Fixture | June 15, 2009 |
| Most Recent Fixture | December 30, 2025 |
IND W vs SL W: Predicted Playing 11s
India Women

Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Nandani Sharma
Sri Lanka Women

Imesha Dulani, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Sanjana Kavindi, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana (wk), Sugandika Kumari, Chamudi Praboda, Mithali Ayodhya
IND W vs SL W: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Shafali Verma
India’s Shafali Verma has been the best batter in this edition of the Asia Cup, scoring 168 runs at a blistering strike rate of 169.70. The opener also scored a stunning 64 off 40 balls in the semifinal, leading her side from the front with the bat. She will be looking to put up another dominant performance for her side.
Probable Best Bowler: Deepti Sharma
India’s spin-bowling stalwart Deepti Sharma is the competition’s joint-highest wicket-taker, having picked up 11 wickets in four matches. She has bowled at a mind-boggling average of 3.64 and an economy rate of 3.53, underlining her value as a control bowler and wicket-taker.
FAQs
1. Who will win today’s India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Asia Cup 2026 Final?
India Women are the favourites after remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament and securing a dominant win over Bangladesh in the semi-final.
2. When and where will the IND W vs SL W Asia Cup 2026 Final be played?
The final will be played on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. The match will start at 8:00 PM IST.
3. What is the head-to-head record between India Women and Sri Lanka Women in T20Is?
India Women have a strong advantage in the T20I head-to-head record, winning 25 of their 31 meetings. Sri Lanka Women have won five, while one match ended without a result or was tied.
4. Who could be the best batter in the IND W vs SL W Final?
Shafali Verma could be the standout batter. She has scored 168 runs in the tournament at a strike rate of 169.70 and smashed 64 off 40 balls in the semi-final.
5. Who could be the best bowler in the IND W vs SL W Final?
Deepti Sharma could be the key bowler for India Women. She has taken 11 wickets in four matches and has an outstanding bowling average of 3.64 and economy rate of 3.53.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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