India win eighth Women’s Asia Cup after beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In the Women’s T20 Asia Cup final held in Dubai on Sunday, India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs to secure their eighth title. Shafali Verma scored 68 and vice‑captain Smriti Mandhana added 59, forming a 129‑run opening partnership that set the tone. Bowlers led by Sree Charani, who took four wickets, dismantled Sri Lanka’s batting, who were all out for 111 chasing 184. The victory extends India’s record in the tournament and avenges a recent final loss. QUOTE: "India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs, clinch eighth title." — Deccan Herald
Covered by 6 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 50% center, 50% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (3): ESPN Cricinfo, Deccan Herald, The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (3): Sunday Guardian, Times of India, Times Now
Sources
- India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Highlights: Shafali Verma’s 68, Shree Charani’s Four Wickets Deliver Eighth Women’s Asia Cup Crown — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning)
- India avenge 2024 final defeat, beat Sri Lanka to lift 8th Asia Cup title — Times of India (right-leaning)
- Shafali, Mandhana power India to eighth Asia Cup title — ESPN Cricinfo (center)
- Women's Asia Cup | India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs, clinch eighth title — Deccan Herald (center)
- India thrash Sri Lanka by 72 runs to clinch record eighth Women's Asia Cup title — The New Indian Express (center)
- India Reclaim Women's Asia Cup Crown; Seal Record-Extending 8th Title — Times Now (right-leaning)