India prepares for Women's Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka in Dubai
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 4:17 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 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.
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Harmanpreet Kaur reveals India’s final mantra ahead of Asia Cup Final vs Sri Lanka : 'Nothing new, nothing different'
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — 'I don't put any pressure on myself': Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka
"India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur expresses confidence in her team's readiness for the Asia Cup final. The squad has displayed marked enhancements in batting, bowling, and fielding throughout the tournament. Veteran players are instilling confidence in Harmanpreet as they prepare for the title showdown. However, to succeed against Sri Lanka, they must rectify the issue of dropped catches that could lead to significant mistakes.
"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.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 4:17 PMHarmanpreet Kaur reveals India’s final mantra ahead of Asia Cup Final vs Sri Lanka : 'Nothing new, nothing different'
India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur expresses confidence in her team's readiness for the Asia Cup final. The squad has displayed marked enhancements in batting, bowling, and fielding throughout the tournament. Veteran players are instilling confidence in Harmanpreet as they prepare for the title showdown. However, to succeed against Sri Lanka, they must rectify the issue of dropped catches that could lead to significant mistakes.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 10:48 PM'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.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- IPL•Nov 11, 2026, 8:10 AM'My captain Shreyas. My team Punjab': Hardik Pandya reacts after foregoing MI captaincy and joining PBKS
Cricket•Nov 11, 2026, 7:17 AMDhananjaya makes it Sri Lanka's morning as Pakistan search for wickets
Cricket•Nov 11, 2026, 6:54 AMHandscomb sends reminder of his class with superb century
Cricket•Nov 10, 2026, 10:02 PMRavindra, Conway named in New Zealand squad for India Tests- ICC Cricket World Cup•Nov 10, 2026, 7:26 PM'His last World Cup and not last match' - Virat Kohli won't retire after 2027 ODI World Cup, claims childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma
ICC World Test Championship•Nov 10, 2026, 6:34 PMSmog levels in Lahore force Pakistan to shift 2nd test against Sri Lanka to Rawalpindi
