India, Sept. 14 -- India demonstrated their class and depth when it mattered to defeat Sri Lanka by 72 runs and in the final of the Women's T20 Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday. It was their eighth Asia Cup title overall, with five having coming in the 50-over format.

Harmanpreet Kaur's side produced a commanding all-round performance to reclaim the continental crown after two years, avenging the loss to Sri Lanka in the 2024 final.

India posted a formidable 183/5, powered by aggressive half-centuries from openers Shafali Verma (68 off 39 balls) and Smriti Mandhana (59 off 39 balls) and their 129-run opening stand in 12.5 overs. Sri Lanka were dismissed for 111 off the last ball after spinners Shree Charani (4/20), Deepti Sharma (3/19) and P...