PM Narendra Modi Hails Team India After Historic Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian women’s cricket team for its historic win in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026. India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final match in Dubai to clinch a record-extending eighth Asia Cup title.

PM Modi congratulated his team for its confidence, consistency and fighting spirit throughout the tournament. He also said that the team’s achievement was a proud moment of Indian cricket and hoped that the victory would inspire millions of sportspersons all over the country.

India Clinches Eighth Women’s Asia Cup Title

The Indian women’s cricket team delivered a stellar performance in the final match against Sri Lanka. India won the toss and opted to bat first. The openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma laid a solid foundation as the batsmen reached a healthy total of 183 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs.

Shafali Verma played a sensational knock of 68 runs while Mandhana remained unbeaten at the 59-ball. Both the openers played a brilliant innings against Sri Lanka to help their team clinch Asia Cup 2026. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka found it difficult to chase the target and were all out at 111 runs.

Sree Charani and Deepti Sharma were the standout bowlers as the latter picked up three wickets while the former took four wickets to help Team India register a convincing win.

PM Modi Praises Team’s Confidence and Determination

Congratulations to His team, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his delight over Team India’s victory. He said that his team played consistently well and displayed a brilliant fighting spirit throughout the tournament. PM Modi also hoped that his team’s victory would encourage many young sportspersons in the country to lead a sports-centric life.

A Proud Moment for Women’s Cricket in India

India’s victory in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 marks a proud moment for women’s cricket in the country. The achievement also meant that India regained the Asia Cup trophy after losing to Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2024 final.

Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana and Indian bowling attacked line-up were the standout performers in the Asia Cup 2026 final. The victory has created a historic moment for women’s cricket. Furthermore, the inspiring win will motivate many young girls in the country to make a career in cricket.

With the Prime Minister and many other leaders congratulating the team, Team India’s victory in Women’s Asia Cup 2026 will be remembered as a proud moment by many fans in the country.