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The India women’s cricket team secured the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup title by defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on September 13, 2026. The victory marked India’s record-extending eighth title in the history of the Women’s Asia Cup. India was led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, while Sri Lanka was captained by Chamari Athapaththu. The Women’s Asia Cup began in 2004, and India has remained the most successful team in the competition. The Asian Cricket Council, established in 1983 and headquartered in Colombo, organises the Asia Cup tournaments.