India prepares for Women's Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka in Dubai
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur emphasized team focus and tactical discipline ahead of the Women's Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka in Dubai. Harmanpreet stated that the squad aims to rely on individual strengths rather than attempting extraordinary maneuvers on the difficult pitch. The final serves as a rematch of the previous tournament edition, where Sri Lanka secured a victory over India. India plans to address the threat posed by Sri Lanka opener Chamari Athapaththu through specific bowling strategies while prioritizing mistake reduction. Players have been instructed to settle at the crease before targeting large scores. The captain confirmed that preparation remains centered on current conditions rather than external pressure regarding the toss.
- •India and Sri Lanka meet Sunday in the Women's Asia Cup final in Dubai.
- •Harmanpreet Kaur is leading India in the title match.
- •Sri Lanka defeated India in the final two years ago.
- •India is prioritizing tactical discipline to navigate the challenging batting surface.
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — 'I don't put any pressure on myself': Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka
"Sri Lanka defeated India in the final of the previous edition two years ago. However, Harmanpreet does not see Sunday's game as a contest between a stronger and weaker team.
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