India meet Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final

The Hans India previews the Women’s T20 Asia Cup final between undefeated India and Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Stadium. The report details key players for India, including top-scorer Shafali Verma and leading wicket-taker Deepti Sharma, while highlighting concerns over dropped catches and batting consistency. For Sri Lanka, the article emphasizes their resilient semifinal comeback against Pakistan and notes their previous victory over India in the 2024 final. Practical broadcast details and full team squads are also provided.

Livemint provides a comprehensive match preview and broadcast details for the Women's Asia Cup final between seven-time champions India and Sri Lanka. The article reviews both teams' unbeaten runs to the summit clash, head-to-head T20I statistics dominated by India, and key player performances including Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma, while also mentioning broadcast channels and predicted playing XIs.

Sportstar previews the Women's T20 Asia Cup final between India and defending champions Sri Lanka in Dubai. The report details India's strong batting and spin attack, noting key performances from Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma, while highlighting middle-order struggles. It also points out Sri Lanka's resilient path to the final and their historic victory over India in the previous 2024 edition.

The Hindustan Times previews the Women’s T20 Asia Cup final between India and Sri Lanka, noting that India is seeking an eighth continental title while Sri Lanka aims to defend its crown. The article highlights India's powerful opening partnership featuring Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana alongside a potent spin attack led by Deepti Sharma. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's resilience is emphasized, pointing to their dramatic semi-final win over Pakistan and the leadership of captain Chamari Athapaththu.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has urged her team to step up ahead of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final against Sri Lanka in Dubai, emphasizing the need for the middle order to contribute alongside strong opening performances. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu praised her team's middle order for absorbing pressure during the tournament and highlighted the potential positive impact of retaining the title for women's cricket in her home country. Both captains acknowledged the challenges of the upcoming match, which is a repeat of the 2024 final.

The Hindu reports on the upcoming Women's T20 Asia Cup final in Dubai, where seven-time champions India are set to face a resilient Sri Lanka side. The article highlights key player performances, noting that Shafali Verma has been India's leading run-scorer and Deepti Sharma has excelled with both bat and ball. While both teams have reached the final undefeated, the report points out concerns regarding India's inconsistent batting form and sloppy fielding, including nine dropped catches across four matches. It also recalls Sri Lanka's victory over India in the previous edition's final in 2024.

The Times of India previews the 2026 Women's Asia Cup final between seven-time champions India and defending champions Sri Lanka, highlighting the dominant role of spin bowling on slow Dubai pitches. The article details the standout performances of Indian batters Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, as well as star spinner Deepti Sharma, while noting that India is seeking payback for their defeat in the 2024 final in Dambulla where Sri Lanka claimed the title.

Jagran Josh reports on the upcoming ACC Women's Asia Cup Final 2026 between unbeaten sides India and Sri Lanka, scheduled for Sunday, September 13 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The article notes India's victory over Bangladesh in the semi-finals and Sri Lanka's win against Pakistan, highlighting India's historic tenth Asia Cup final appearance and their quest for an eighth title. It also provides match timings, head-to-head context, and broadcast information for viewers.

Outlook India previews the Women’s Asia Cup final between India and Sri Lanka, revisiting Sri Lanka’s victory in the 2024 Dambulla final. The article reports on India’s path to the 2026 final in Dubai and notes that India aim to settle past scores. It details past statistics, including Smriti Mandhana scoring 60 runs and Chamari Athapaththu scoring 61 runs in the previous match.

Sportstar reports on the live streaming and match details for the AHF Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 final between India and China. The article states that the final match is scheduled for Sunday in Hulunbuir City, China. It notes that the Indian junior women’s team reached the final by defeating South Korea 5-1 in the semifinals.