India Women will face defending champions Sri Lanka in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 13. The final starts at 8 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 7:30 PM IST.
It is a rematch of the 2024 final, when Sri Lanka beat India by eight wickets. India arrive after a 40-run semifinal win over Bangladesh, while Sri Lanka recovered from 33 for 4 to beat Pakistan by four wickets and keep their title defence alive.
India vs Sri Lanka final date, time and venue
The Women's Asia Cup 2026 final will be played on Sunday, September 13 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 8 PM IST, or 6:30 PM local time in Dubai.
For viewers in India, the final will be televised on the Sony Sports Network and streamed on SonyLIV. Because both teams reached the final unbeaten, the title match also decides which side finishes the tournament without a defeat.
How India reached the Women's Asia Cup final
India topped Group A and then beat Bangladesh by 40 runs in the semifinal. Shafali Verma made 64 as India posted 149 for 6, before Deepti Sharma took three wickets and Bangladesh were held to 109 for 7.
Shafali has been one of India's most aggressive batters in the tournament, while Smriti Mandhana has also supplied fast runs at the top. Their ability to score in the powerplay could be particularly important against a Sri Lankan attack built around spin.
How Sri Lanka booked a rematch with India
Sri Lanka's semifinal against Pakistan was far less comfortable. Chasing 131, the defending champions slipped to 33 for 4 before recovering to win by four wickets with eight balls remaining.
That recovery matters going into the final because Sri Lanka have already shown they can win after losing early wickets. Their slow left-arm options also create a specific tactical challenge for an Indian batting order containing several right-handers.
The key battle India must solve
Sri Lanka's left-arm spin is one of the clearest matchups to watch. Sugandika Kumari and 17-year-old Chamudi Praboda can force India's right-handed batters to create their own pace, especially if the Dubai surface again rewards slower bowling.
India, meanwhile, have a bowling attack capable of defending totals on slow surfaces. Deepti's semifinal spell showed how quickly scoreboard pressure can grow when the opposition cannot rotate strike.
Why the 2024 final still matters
Sri Lanka beat India by eight wickets in the 2024 Women's Asia Cup final, making this year's title match a direct rematch. India have historically dominated this matchup, but the most relevant recent Asia Cup final between the sides belongs to Sri Lanka.
India have won a record seven Women's Asia Cup titles and have reached the final of every edition. Sri Lanka enter as the defending champions, giving Sunday's game a simple storyline: India are trying to reclaim the trophy, while Sri Lanka are trying to retain it.
What comes next for India's cricket calendar
The final comes during a busy period for Indian cricket. Headline Thread's Asian Games 2026 cricket schedule covers the next major multi-sport assignment for India's men's and women's teams.
The men's team also has the India vs Afghanistan T20I series approaching, adding another major cricket search window immediately after the Women's Asia Cup final.
For Sunday, however, the focus is firmly on Dubai. India have the stronger historical record, Sri Lanka have the most recent final win, and both sides enter the decider unbeaten in the 2026 tournament.
