Women’s Asia Cup 2026

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Prediction & Match Preview – Women’s Asia Cup Final

FixtureFinal
Date13 Sep 2026
Time2:30 pm GMT / 6:30 pm local
VenueDubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Our verdict

India Women

India Women are our pick to win the final, with a deeper batting line-up and a chance to make the most of the powerplay.

Toss pick: India Women

Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Dubai International Cricket Stadium

India Women and Sri Lanka Women meet in the final of the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday 13 September.

India are led by Harmanpreet Kaur and have a top order built around Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma and Pratika Rawal, with Richa Ghosh behind the stumps. Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Nandani Sharma, Shree Charani and Kranti Gaud complete the likely side. The slow surface should reward them for using the powerplay well before the spinners take over.

Sri Lanka are captained by Chamari Athapaththu and hope to lean on Imesha Dulani, Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari, with Kaushani Nuthyangana keeping wicket. Their slow left-arm options could be important against India’s top order.

Strike rotation may count for more than boundary-hitting in the middle overs, and a strong finish could add 25–35 runs. A total of 145 or more looks competitive, with dew making a chase slightly easier.

Probable XIs

India Women

Smriti Mandhana
Shafali Verma
Pratika Rawal
Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
Bharti Fulmali
Richa Ghosh (wk)
Deepti Sharma
Prema Rawat
Nandani Sharma
Shree Charani
Kranti Gaud

Sri Lanka Women

Imesha Dulani
Chamari Athapaththu (c)
Sanjana Kavindi
Harshitha Samarawickrama
Hasini Perera
Kavisha Dilhari
Nilakshika Silva
Kaushani Nuthyangana (wk)
Sugandika Kumari
Chamudi Praboda
Mithali Ayodhya

Pitch report

Dubai’s surface is normally balanced for T20 cricket, with some early help for the quicker bowlers. It can be dry and slowish, which brings spin and slower deliveries into play in the middle overs, but stroke-making gets easier once batters are in, especially under lights. Evening dew may help the ball skid on and assist a chase. Around 155–165 is a competitive total and 170 or more is a strong one.

Weather

The evening is forecast to be very warm and hazy at the 6:30 pm local start, with temperatures of about 34–35°C and virtually no chance of rain. Play should not be interrupted, although the heat could be demanding for the players.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final?

India Women play Sri Lanka Women at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 13 September, starting at 6:30 pm local time.

Who is tipped to win?

Our preview favours India Women, and expects them to win the toss as well.

Will weather affect the match?

Unlikely. It should be very hot and dry with virtually no rain risk.

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