India Post 183/5, Sri Lanka Need 184 for Asia Cup Glory

New Delhi, September 13, 2026 : India finished their batting innings at 183/5 in 20 overs against Sri Lanka in the Women’s Asia Cup final, putting a challenging target on the board in the title clash. The Indian batting effort combined an explosive start with a strong finish, leaving Sri Lanka with a significant chase ahead.

Shafali Verma was the standout performer for India, producing a powerful 68 from 39 deliveries. She reached her fifty in only 24 balls, underlining the aggressive intent that shaped India’s start. Her knock gave the innings the momentum required to build towards a sizeable total.

India’s opening combination of Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana also delivered a record-breaking partnership before Sri Lanka managed to make breakthroughs. The Indian batting line-up continued to find runs through the middle overs, while the finishing phase helped take the score beyond the 180-run mark.

With India closing at 183/5, Sri Lanka now have 184 runs to win the final. The target puts the pressure firmly on their batting unit, while India will rely on its bowling attack to defend the total and convert a strong first-innings performance into Asia Cup triumph.

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