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IND vs SL LIVE Score, Women's Asia Cup 2026 Final: India need to defend 184 runs to seal 8th title

In the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final, India set a challenging target of 184 to capture their eighth crown after posting 183 for 5 against Sri Lanka. Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana fueled the innings by compiling a historic 129-run partnership, setting a new tournament record for an opening stand in a women's T20I title match.

Verma paced the offensive burst with a 69-run knock before departing, while Mandhana was subsequently run out following her half-century. Middle-order dismissals including Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh slowed the scoring against tighter bowling from Sugandika and Mitali Ayodya, but late hitting by G Kamalini ensured an imposing finish.

Defending their total, the Indian attack maintained strict command across the initial stages of the chase. Fast bowler Kranti Gaud broke through immediately with an opening-over wicket and conceded a mere two runs during the third frame.