Sri Lanka Advances to Women's Asia Cup Final Against India

Sep 11, 2026

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Sep 11, 2026 21:30

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to set up Women’s Asia Cup final against India

## Sri Lanka Triumphs Over Pakistan

Sri Lanka secured a spot in the Women's Asia Cup final by defeating Pakistan by four wickets. The match, held on Friday, saw Sri Lanka chasing a target of 131 runs. Despite a challenging start, the team managed to complete the chase with eight balls remaining.

## Key Performances

Sri Lanka faced early setbacks, losing four wickets for just 33 runs in 6.2 overs. However, Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari formed a crucial partnership, adding 67 runs for the fifth wicket. Samarawickrama contributed 36 runs off 31 balls, while Dilhari added 33 off 33 balls.

Pakistan's captain, Fatima Sana, made a significant impact by dismissing both key batters in one over, leaving Sri Lanka at 109/6. Nevertheless, Nilakshika Silva and Kaushini Nuthyangana remained calm, scoring 13 and 14 runs respectively, to lead their team to victory.

## Pakistan's Innings

Earlier, Pakistan struggled after opting to bat first, losing four wickets for 52 runs within the first 10 overs. Fatima Sana played a pivotal role in stabilizing the innings with an unbeaten 47 off 36 balls, helping Pakistan reach a total of 130 for 5.

## Upcoming Final

Sri Lanka, the defending champions, will face India in the final on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This match is a repeat of the 2024 final, where Sri Lanka emerged victorious. India, aiming for their eighth Asia Cup title, have been dominant throughout the tournament, remaining unbeaten and defeating Bangladesh in the semi-final.

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