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00:24Harmanpreet Kaur's India and Chomariya Tupaku's Sri Lanka collide for
00:29continental supremacy in the grand final of the DP World Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026
00:35with the Dubai International Cricket Stadium serving as the grand stage
00:42and a little while ago the toss took place Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and decided to put on
00:49a total India have made a change to their starting 11 for the first time G Kamalini all of 18
00:58years
00:58of age from Tamil Nadu in for Pratika Raval we could keep a batter she is also an under 19
01:04Asia Cup winner
01:05from a couple of years ago absolutely India going for the axe factor of G Kamalini in place of Pratika
01:13who has experience in all three formats but their bowling overall has been extremely sorted
01:21talk about Sri Lanka Sri Lanka has also made one change but totally different they have sat out
01:26Sanjana the youngster and brought in the experience of Vishmi so now at number three Vishmi and Hasini
01:33at number four so they have added more experience to their lineup and their batting has been firing
01:39their bowling has been spot on
01:45the ball one of the final of the Asia cup
01:45Right then ball number one of the final of the Asia cup
01:51Smriti Mandana finds the gap
01:54gets off the mark with a delectable boundary India up and away
02:02a glorious back foot punch on brand Smriti Mandana second boundary of the
02:09final for the India vice captain clobbered
02:17first boundary for Shefali Verma crash bang ball up she goes steered excellent
02:26use of the pace and angle from Shefali she's finding the fence with great
02:32irregularity beats the fielder that shot mid wicket back-to-back boundaries now for
02:42Shefali Verma it's such a stunning shot made it look so simple Shefali Verma
02:49that's why see she's so special shot pulled away with Ilar and power alike Smriti
03:01Mandana is looking in fine touch on the shorter side Apish one bounce to the
03:16boundary
03:17now playing into the hands of Shefali Verma as Veda correctly said having long on in
03:23the circle with an all spinner bowling invitation offered and greedfully
03:27accepted by Shefali Verma as he scores a massive hit the first maximum in the
03:32final excellent start to the over as well well coming off it and Shefali Verma is
03:41on a roll quickly move to 30 quicker straight down the ground and I think it's
03:52straight lands on the cushion the umpire will certainly go upstairs to check it
03:57out I don't think this is smart cricket by Sri Lanka having an Austrian operating
04:03though she's bowling round the wicket Chamari Atapattu a long on is a must as we
04:08wait for the umpire the third umpire's condition here yeah lands on the full should be a maximum
04:30that's one area that she got to keep away anything outside the your stump in the gap one bounce and
04:41over the boundary that was powerful play don't think she found the middle of the
04:46bat and Shefali Verma she hits it doesn't matter if it's middle of the bat or not
04:51it will find the boundary on the shorter side and into the gap this should be a
04:58boundary and Shefali Verma brings up her 21st half century and third in the Asia
05:06Cup battered superbly and carrying on her good form excellent shot your Shefali Verma 52 of 24 is the
05:19fastest half century in Asia cup she is breaking all records
05:30and firmly struck finds the gap violence when controlled becomes poetry and Shefali Verma is writing those nicely
05:42this time it goes Sriti Mandana's back all the way for maximum watching Mandana plays like hearing a
05:50familiar melody played with a fresh flourish now Chamudi just giving some air inviting Mandana and she takes the
05:59invitation that was an elegant hit great use of the feet in her zone just slightly creating the room
06:07for the arms to come through the line beautiful shot there Sri Lanka they need to think and they
06:13need to think quickly comes down the track inside out classical Sriti Mandana touch as a tailor's
06:24precision every angle looks make-to-measure go the fish and in the gap as well did that carry it
06:36yes it
06:38does goes all the way for maximum now Sriti Mandana is taking things on for India oh you can't bowl
06:47her
06:47there not on the pads she will punish you every day just a slide forward press picked up the length
06:54and
06:55line beautifully and in comes the arms effortlessly done
07:05absolutely crunched that one with a touch of elegance of Sriti Mandana with that boundary she reaches to her 50
07:14that's a 36 50 in this format what a player
07:24absolutely hammered was there to be hit shot wide and Shefali Verma says thank you very much
07:35use of the feet swashbuckling from Smithy six runs what a statement hit that what she's done well today
07:47she's she's taken her time and then accelerated even with that she's striking at 154 that's the
07:55speciality of Smriti Mandana it's all about class it's all about timing opportunity wanting to go over
08:07that cover fielder and she finds Chamari Atapattu at covers 17 year old delivers once again amongst the
08:17wickets but this is the crucial one didn't get the elevation good catch under pressure from Chamari
08:23Atapattu and the Chamari Chamudi tandem works but what a hand from Shefali Verma best individual outing for
08:32her 68 to her tally as India lose their first with 129 on the board
08:42opportunity for a run out she's sacrificed her wicket not a run there and Smriti Mandana falls
08:52she sacrificed her wicket for captain here
08:56a huge sacrifice indeed from the vice captain yes no confusion and Mandana is a goner good throw there
09:06and look at the elation on the face of Chamari Atapattu two set patterns now back in the hut
09:14Shreelanka cawka hoop
09:18yeah the joy the disappointment there from Mandana goes for 59 India 132 for two
09:29Fast hands from Harman, that's going to hurry to the fence.
09:34The India captain picks up her first boundary of the final and India find the rocks after
09:4018 deliveries.
09:44On the left side, picks it up, goes all the way in the slot, very first delivery of Mitalia
09:52India's over, Richa Ghosh brings up the 1.50 for India in style.
09:58Good evening Sanamir.
09:59Thank you so much Hervais, Richa has made a name for herself as a finisher and that is
10:05why.
10:07Excellent lift there, holds the bat from the top of the handle to have those big levers
10:13working, excellent timing.
10:17In the slot again, evades the field at short extra cover.
10:21And the sweeper cover fielder gives it up.
10:25Expensive today.
10:27I think she's going to pick up her first wicket.
10:29She does.
10:33Chammari Atapattu in this Asia Cup has made headlines with the ball, this time gets the wicket.
10:42And this time the 12th wicket for Chammari Atapattu in this DP World Asia Cup, good catch back,
10:48Visha.
10:49Visha.
10:50And the Indian fans, they wanted to see a big finish from Richa.
10:54Not this time.
10:55She has to walk back for 17, India 1.60 for three.
11:03Oh shot.
11:05But no timing.
11:06Bottom of the bat.
11:07And mid-wicket picker takes it pretty easily as Mithali Ayod there picks up a first wicket and
11:13a timely wicket for Sri Lanka.
11:18It's a huge wicket and Ampar has stopped Captain Harman.
11:26Can she get a second life here?
11:29I do feel like they are looking for that front foot no-ball.
11:34Maybe they are checking that.
11:36And she's perfectly fine, well within that pop increase.
11:42Big wicket.
11:43Huge wicket.
11:44We know Harman can finish big.
11:46It was just a run-a-ball effort for Harman at the moment.
11:52For Sri Lanka, all is well as it ends well with Harman Pritko's big wicket.
11:57She can hit the long ball, but not tonight.
12:03Harman Pritko, she's gone for 17, India 1.66 for four.
12:13Perfect Yorca.
12:14Right on the money.
12:15Running the first one, Nadiiti Sharma.
12:17Will they go back for certain?
12:19They certainly do.
12:20Good throw and a big dive as well.
12:22And I think looking at those pictures and looking at the body language of Sri Lanka,
12:27they believe they have picked up the fifth wicket.
12:33The batter is still not in the picture.
12:36And that's another wicket.
12:39That too of Dipti Sharma.
12:43He could have been a big finisher at this point.
12:47Huge moment in the game.
12:49Sri Lanka is making a comeback.
12:51Another wicket for them.
12:52This fifth down for India.
12:55And it's all important wicket of Dipti Sharma.
12:59Gone for five.
13:01India 1.67 for five.
13:06Longhorn plays and goes over the top.
13:10And G Kamrini playing her second game in a T20 carrier.
13:15Finishes all of the innings with a massive hit.
13:18As India finishes their first innings, 183 for five.
13:26Sri Lanka needs to.
13:28But 184 runs to win.
13:30It's a mountain to climb.
13:53First ball of Sri Lanka's chase.
13:56Innovation.
13:57Excellent connection.
13:59Look at the heart in that shot from Emesha Dulani.
14:03Sri Lanka opened their account as does Emesha with a boundary.
14:08That's good game sense from Emesha.
14:11Knowing the field at shot, fine leg was inside the circle.
14:14And also anticipating the ball to bowl fuller.
14:18Yes, risk was involved.
14:20But as they say, fortune favors the brave.
14:24Risk brings rewards.
14:32Castled.
14:33Wrecks the woodwork.
14:35And a bit of a send off from Krantygarh.
14:41That is called doing the basics right from Krantygarh.
14:44Knowing that the batter might play that shot again.
14:48Targeted the stump.
14:49Hitting the leg.
14:51And India strikes as early as the very first over of this innings.
14:57Skipper Harmanpreet delighted.
14:59Naughty Mesha Dulani as she departs after scoring four.
15:02Sri Lanka four for one.
15:06Oh, terrific swing.
15:09Take outside edge from Vishmi.
15:11Streaky four towards the backward of point boundary.
15:18Cuts lose.
15:20That's Shumari Atapattu.
15:22Doesn't move an inch in the follow through of that chase.
15:27What a shot from the captain of Sri Lanka.
15:31Just like that.
15:33Wow, what a shot.
15:34Flat and long by Chamari.
15:37She's been due.
15:40And looks like she started well in the final.
15:44Yeah, with new ball, that's part and parcel for an off spinner against Shumari Atapattu.
15:48She lined her beautifully.
15:51Just the length and strength down the leg.
15:53That line allowed her to free the arms.
15:58Slower.
16:00Mid-on in the circle.
16:01Goes over the drop.
16:05Reverse.
16:06And beats the short third.
16:09Good shot by Vishmi Gunaratta.
16:15Outside edge.
16:16Goes past third.
16:18And with that boundary, brings up the 50 finally for Sri Lanka.
16:27Here comes the big shot from Chamari Atapattu.
16:31That's a towering six from this left-hander.
16:34Oh, what a blow.
16:37And this is why the Sri Lankan fans are still in the stadium.
16:42The required run rate is 11.21.
16:45But till Chamari Atapattu is at the crease, anything is possible.
16:48She's got power.
16:50She's got power.
16:51She's got skill.
16:52And she can take on any bowler.
16:56Again, on the shorter side.
16:59Slightly flatter.
17:01Finds the boundary again.
17:06Comes down the track.
17:07Deceived by the flight.
17:09Deepthi Sharma.
17:10The DSP strikes for India.
17:13How she dragged the batter.
17:16Coming forward.
17:17With lack of pace behind that.
17:19She's a goner by miles.
17:23Decision will come out as O-U-T.
17:28She tried her best.
17:30Not her night to night.
17:32Chamari Atapattu departs after scoring 36.
17:35Sri Lanka 62 for two.
17:38A goner.
17:41Deepthi Sharma says it's final.
17:44And it's me.
17:47And you see the faster one from Deepthi Sharma almost yorking the batter.
17:53That's why she's such a special bowler.
17:55She can flight the ball.
17:57She can york the batter.
17:58She can spin it big.
18:00And that's why she's one of the best.
18:04And Vishmi gone for 20.
18:06Sri Lanka 63 for three.
18:11Comes down the track.
18:14Inside out.
18:16Boundary after 14 deliveries for Sri Lanka.
18:20They need more of those.
18:24Gave herself room.
18:26And straight to the bowler.
18:27Trying to go against the turn rather than going with the turn.
18:31Towards leg side.
18:32She pays the price.
18:33As Sri Charani picks up Harshita.
18:38Gave herself.
18:39Good piece of bowling here.
18:41Really smart.
18:42Keeping an eye on what the batter is trying to do.
18:45Wanting to access that offside.
18:48No position to play that shot.
18:50A comfortable cotton ball by Sri Charani.
18:53And she's amongst the wicket.
18:55You can't keep her away.
18:57When the action's happening.
18:59Harshita Samarvikrama goes for nine.
19:01Sri Lanka 86 for four.
19:06Top edge.
19:08And a very good catch.
19:12Yeah India keeping it very difficult for the Sri Lankan batter.
19:17Steps out wanting to go against the spin.
19:20A good bit of a catch there by Nandini Sharma.
19:22Just did well.
19:23The timing of the dive was perfect.
19:26Kavisha Dilhari goes for seven.
19:28Sri Lanka 100 for five.
19:32Sweeps it.
19:34Square leg in place.
19:35And Kamalini takes it.
19:38Takes a high catch.
19:39Never easy.
19:40At the Dubai International Wicket Stadium.
19:43As Sri Charani picks up her third wicket.
19:46Yeah another slight delivery.
19:48In white for that slog sweep.
19:50Bounce undoing.
19:52The grip undoing there for Nilakshi.
19:55And for Kamalini.
19:57Who is primarily a wicket keeper.
19:59That's a well judged catch.
20:01She's been patrolling that boundary line really nicely.
20:04Nilakshi Silva goes for 22.
20:07Sri Lanka 101 for six.
20:11Reverse.
20:12Gobbled up by N. Sri Charani.
20:16The headline maker with the badge.
20:19Shefali Verma.
20:20Delivers with the ball.
20:21First wicket of the final.
20:25And wasn't able to evade that fielder.
20:29Straight down her throat.
20:31And delighted is the skipper of India.
20:34They've been struggling from the very moment they came out to bat.
20:38Hasini gone on one.
20:39And Pylanka seven down on 103.
20:48Nandini Sharma.
20:50Snap his zip.
20:52Excellent judgement.
20:54From the fielder in the deep.
20:56And Sri Charani has a well deserved four wicket hole in the final of the Asia Cup.
21:01Yeah Sukandika had to go big.
21:03No other option.
21:05She took the chance.
21:08Nandini took her time a little bit to judge where the ball was.
21:13And coming very quickly out of the blocks.
21:17Good pair of hands there.
21:18Safe pairs.
21:19And they are delighted.
21:21They know the victory is just few wickets away.
21:25As Sukandika goes on one.
21:27Sri Lanka now A down on 104.
21:33Prima picks up her first wicket of the final.
21:37But the decision has been sent upstairs to me.
21:41It looked like curtains from Mithali Ayodhya.
21:44Excellent glove work as well from Richa Ghosh.
21:47Yeah Prima not relying on the fielder on this occasion.
21:50Beautifully bold.
21:52And it seems like that Mithali was shy out of the crease.
21:57No worries there.
21:58It's the other end.
21:59That the empires want to have a look.
22:03And to charge down Richa.
22:05Swift hands.
22:07And yes gone.
22:08First wicket in the final for Prima.
22:12The leg spinner has seen so much potential.
22:14And finally she gets the cut in the wickets.
22:17Out will be the decision as Sri Lanka now are out of the finals as well.
22:24Last wicket to behold.
22:25And brilliant balling yet again from Prima.
22:30107 for 9.
22:33The last ball.
22:36Deepti Sharma takes out the final wicket.
22:41India ascend the Asian throne once again.
22:44Dambula denied them two years ago.
22:47But tonight they have conquered Dubai.
22:50Champions of the DP World Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 are India.
22:57Undefeated is Harmanpreet Korsai.
23:00And they romp to a record extending 8th Asia Cup title.
23:05What a performance.
23:06Victory against Sri Lanka by 72 runs.
23:13That's how things were.
23:15India opting to bat first posted 183.
23:18Shefali Verma and Smitty Mandana 129.
23:21The opening stand did the work.
23:23One each for Mitali, Atapattu and Chamudi.
23:25Sri Lanka in return were out of ideas.
23:29Atapattu managed to get the start of 36.
23:3122 for Nilakshi.
23:32Wish me gone on 20.
23:34But four wickets for Sri in the final.
23:36Deepti with three.
23:37One for Karanti.
23:38And India winning with a massive 72 run margin.
23:43Of the run.
23:43From 있어 lima.
23:51New Mon holding land is very한 tiny sp Ted.
23:52Delawonnative north is atad.
23:52All the work that your home.
23:52It's been a nightmare.
23:52So the wordenses are high.