India Women won the Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup with a 72-run final victory over Sri Lanka Women, powered by Shafali Verma’s 68 and Smriti Mandhana’s 59 in a formidable total of 183/5. Sri Lanka were then bowled out for 111 from their 20 overs as India completed an emphatic title-clinching performance.

India’s route to the final had already underlined their authority in the competition. They won their group matches by 94 runs, 137 runs and seven wickets, before overcoming their semi-final opponents by 40 runs. Sri Lanka also arrived with strong momentum, having won three group-stage matches and beaten their semi-final opponents by four wickets with eight balls remaining.

Shafali and Mandhana set the final alight

On the biggest day of the tournament, India’s opening pair supplied the platform. Shafali struck 68 while Mandhana made 59, combining to put Sri Lanka under immediate pressure and carrying India towards 183/5 from 20 overs. Richa Ghosh added 17 to a total that left Sri Lanka needing a record-calibre chase in the final.

Mithali Ayodhya, Chamari Athapaththu and Chamudi Praboda took one wicket apiece for Sri Lanka, but India had already built the match-defining total through the major contributions of Shafali and Mandhana.

India’s bowlers close out the title

Sri Lanka’s chase never gathered the sustained momentum required after India posted 183. Athapaththu led the resistance with 36, while Nilakshika Silva made 22 and Vishmi Gunaratne scored 20, but the remaining target proved beyond reach as Sri Lanka finished on 111.

Shree Charani was the decisive wicket-taker with four wickets, while Deepti Sharma claimed three and Kranti Gaud took one. The collective discipline ensured Sri Lanka were dismissed inside their full allocation, sealing India’s 72-run win.

Key performers

  • Shafali Verma: 68 runs for India Women.
  • Smriti Mandhana: 59 runs for India Women.
  • Chamari Athapaththu: 36 runs for Sri Lanka Women.
  • Shree Charani: 4 wickets for India Women.
  • Deepti Sharma: 3 wickets for India Women.

NerdSports Stat: India won the final by 72 runs despite Sri Lanka’s three highest scorers contributing 78 of their 111 runs.

The final was the 15th and last match of the Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup, so India’s victory decided the tournament.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between India Women and Sri Lanka Women?
India Women won the match by 72 runs.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Shafali Verma set up India’s victory with 68 runs.
Who was the top scorer in this match?
Shafali Verma top-scored with 68 runs.