Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to set up Women's Asia Cup final against India

Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by four wickets in the second semifinal of the 2026 Women's Asia Cup on Friday, setting up a final against India on Sunday. The match was played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Pakistan, batting first after losing the toss, posted a total of 130 for five in their 20 overs. Captain Fatima Sana was the standout performer, scoring an unbeaten 47 off 36 balls. She anchored the innings after early wickets, including the dismissal of opener Muneeba Ali in the second over. A 40-run partnership between Sana and Gull Feroza steadied the innings before a late flourish from Sana and Tuba Hassan added crucial runs. Sana then made an immediate impact with the ball, taking two wickets in her first over to leave Sri Lanka at 5 for 2. However, a 67-run partnership between Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari turned the match in Sri Lanka's favor. Samarawickrama scored 36 off 31 balls, while Dilhari contributed 33. Despite Sana returning to take two more wickets and finish with figures of 4 for 27, Sri Lanka reached the target.