The Indian women’s cricket team received congratulations from President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after winning the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026. India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final played in Dubai and finished the tournament with an unbeaten record.
President Droupadi Murmu praised the team for their outstanding performance. She congratulated the players and said their success was a great source of inspiration, especially for young girls across the country. She also expressed confidence that the team would achieve many more victories in the future.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated the Indian players for their impressive performance. He praised the team’s consistency, determination, and strong team spirit throughout the tournament. Modi highlighted how the players worked together as one unit and said their achievement could encourage more young people to take up cricket.
India produced a strong batting performance in the final. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur played an important role in leading the team, while Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma gave India a powerful start. The two batters together scored 129 runs, putting Sri Lanka under pressure from the beginning.
India finished their 20 overs with a score of 183/5. The total gave Sri Lanka a difficult target to chase. However, the Sri Lankan batters struggled against India’s bowling attack and lost wickets at regular intervals.
Sri Lanka were eventually bowled out for 111 runs, giving India a comfortable 72-run victory. Sree Charani and Deepti Sharma were among India’s key performers with the ball. Their important wickets helped India control the match and secure the title.
The victory received praise from several other leaders and cricket officials. BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla described the result as a complete team effort. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also congratulated the Indian players and praised their performances in batting, bowling, and fielding.
The Asia Cup victory was another major achievement for Indian women’s cricket. It marked India’s eighth Women’s Asia Cup title, highlighting the team’s strong record in the competition.
The success is expected to inspire a new generation of young cricketers in India. With strong performances from both experienced players and emerging talents, the Indian women’s team has once again shown its determination, teamwork, and ability to perform under pressure.