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IND vs SL LIVE Score, Women's Asia Cup 2026 Final: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma stitch half-century opening stand

India's top order produced another strong display during the Women's Asia Cup 2026 title match against Sri Lanka. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma maintained their fine momentum by combining effectively at the start of the innings.

The pair successfully established a 50-run partnership for the first wicket. Their productive stand provided India with an advantageous position early in the championship showdown.