IND vs SL Women's Asia Cup Final: Time, Venue, Where to Watch
India face Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 Asia Cup final on September 13 in Dubai. Check match time, venue, live streaming details and full squads.
Key Highlights:
- India and Sri Lanka, both unbeaten, meet in Sunday's Women's T20 Asia Cup final at Dubai International Stadium.
- Shafali Verma (168 runs) and Deepti Sharma (11 wickets) have been India's standout performers this tournament.
- Sri Lanka staged a stunning semifinal fightback against Pakistan, recovering from 33/4 to win the chase.
- India have dropped nine catches across four matches, a concern heading into the final.
- The match starts at 8:00 PM IST on September 13, broadcast on Sony Sports Network and streamed on Sony LIV.
A Final Between Two Unbeaten Sides
India's pursuit of an eighth Women's T20 Asia Cup title will face a serious test on Sunday when the unbeaten hosts meet an equally unbeaten Sri Lanka in the tournament final at Dubai International Stadium. Both sides arrive at the summit clash having navigated the tournament without a loss, setting up a contest between India's batting depth and spin resources against Sri Lanka's proven ability to fight back from difficult positions.
India's Key Performers
Shafali Verma has been India's standout batter through the tournament, scoring 168 runs to top the run charts, with two half-centuries underlining her consistency at the top of the order. Her ability to perform in difficult batting conditions has been particularly valuable for India across the competition. Smriti Mandhana has contributed 154 runs including a century, though her two low scores in the tournament point to an inconsistency that India will want to address in the final, especially given that the middle order has similarly struggled to convert starts into substantial totals, with boundary-hitting also lacking consistency across matches.
Deepti Sharma has been central to India's control with the ball, taking 11 wickets to sit joint-top of the wicket-taking charts alongside Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu. She has also chipped in with useful contributions with the bat, including a rapid 13 off six deliveries in the semifinal against Bangladesh that helped India close out their innings strongly.