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Harmanpreet lauds Shafali after Asia Cup win

4 sourcesUpdated 13 Sept 2026, 9:47 pm Coverage regionsGlobal
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India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the women’s Asia Cup final to claim a record-extending eighth title.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur said it was great to see Shafali Verma take responsibility with both bat and ball.

Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana provided a strong start, scoring 68 and 59 runs respectively.

Head coach Amol Muzumdar credited the team’s batting and spin bowling tactics.

Why it mattersIndia’s Asia Cup win signals India’s batting depth and Shafali Verma’s growing role.
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The victory was described as the result of strong overall execution from the India side.

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What coverage agrees on

The reporting agrees that India won the women’s Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka by 72 runs and that the result gave India an eighth title. It also agrees that Harmanpreet Kaur singled out Shafali Verma’s responsibility and that the team’s batting and spin bowling were key factors.

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The available material does not raise unresolved disputes about the result or the main praise from the captain. Further reporting could add more detail on the match sequence or individual performances beyond the figures already given, but no such changes are indicated here.

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India won the women’s Asia Cup final by 72 runs, adding a record-extending eighth title. Harmanpreet Kaur praised Shafali Verma for taking responsibility, and the innings from Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana set up the win. Amol Muzumdar also credited the team’s batting and spin bowling tactics.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: The Hindu
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Great to see someone like Shafali take responsibility: Harmanpreet on Asia Cup victory

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India secured a record-extending eighth women's Asia Cup title after defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final match. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised the team for maintaining high standards and specifically lauded opening batter Shafali Verma for taking on responsibility with both bat and ball. Head coach Amol Muzumdar and other team members also highlighted the strong batting performances, spin bowling tactics, and overall execution that led to the championship victory.