Women's Asia Cup final 2026: Start time, live stream, TV channel and head-to-head record for India vs. Sri Lanka

India will play in their sixth Women's Asia Cup final in as many editions of the T20 format when they face defending champions Sri Lanka in Dubai on Sunday.

Harmanpreet Kaur's side have been the most dominant team of the tournament, remaining unbeaten across the group stage and semi-finals.

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India booked their place with a 40-run win over Bangladesh in the first semi-final, with Shafali Verma striking a 40-ball 64 to earn player of the match honours after Bangladesh were bowled out for 109 in reply to India's 149 for 6.

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Sri Lanka arrive having won every match of their campaign so far, topping Group B unbeaten before overcoming Pakistan in the second semi-final. Chamari Athapaththu, who produced a remarkable seven-wicket haul earlier in the tournament, remains this edition's highest wicket-taker with 11 scalps.

The rematch also carries much anticipation given how the last edition ended.

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Sri Lanka stunned India by eight wickets in the 2024 final at Dambulla, with Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari steering the hosts home after Athapaththu's 61 had set up the chase.

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Where to watch the India vs. Sri Lanka Women's Asia Cup 2026 final

Here's how to watch the final in India:

TV channel: Sony Sports Network

Live streaming: SonyLIV

Sony Sports Network holds the broadcast rights for ACC events in India and will televise the final across its HD and SD channels. Fans who prefer to stream can follow the match through the SonyLIV app and website.

What time does India vs. Women's Asia Cup 2026 final start?

The final will be played on Sunday, September 13, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

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The match is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST, which is 6:30 PM local time in the UAE.

India vs. Sri Lanka head-to-head record

India holds a commanding 25-5 head-to-head record in T20Is against the defending champions, with the Women in Blue winning their last four matches.

Sri Lanka has fought back at times, getting five wins, with their latest being the 2024 Women's Asia Cup finals. Here's India's head-to-head record against Sri Lanka:

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