Sep 14 : India have clinched the Women’s Asia Cup title, defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final in Dubai to lift the trophy for a record eighth time.

Shafali Verma led the charge with a blistering 68, while Smriti Mandhana contributed a crucial 59 as India posted a formidable total.

With the ball, Sree Charani produced a match-winning spell, claiming four wickets to help India dismiss Sri Lanka and seal a comprehensive victory.

The triumph further underlines India’s dominance in women’s cricket in Asia and adds another major title to the team’s growing list of achievements.