Harmanpreet Kaur Calls for Team Unity Ahead of Women's Asia Cup Final

India Prepares for Asia Cup Final Against Sri Lanka

Dubai [UAE], September 12: Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur has emphasized the need for her players to elevate their performance as they gear up to face Sri Lanka in the Women's Asia Cup final this Sunday in Dubai.

The Indian squad has leaned heavily on their opening batswomen, with Smriti Mandhana scoring 154 runs and Shafali Verma contributing 168 runs throughout the tournament. With the championship on the line, Harmanpreet is hopeful that the middle order will step up and help distribute the scoring responsibilities during this crucial match.

"We possess a strong batting lineup, and it’s crucial that whoever is in form on the day takes charge and leads the team to victory," Harmanpreet stated, as reported by the ICC website.

She added, "That individual must take on the responsibility to finish the game. I believe that is essential on this pitch."

Throughout the tournament, India has seen various players emerge as match-winners, which is a positive aspect that has pleased the captain as they head into the final.

"It’s encouraging to see players stepping up and delivering solid performances when given the chance," she remarked. "We have consistently put runs on the board, and our bowlers have also been performing exceptionally well. Overall, I’m quite satisfied with our performance thus far."

This final marks a rematch of the 2024 championship, where Sri Lanka surprised India to claim the title. Harmanpreet is preparing for another challenging encounter.

"In our last match against Sri Lanka, they executed their plans effectively and performed admirably. In T20 cricket, victory hinges on which team plays better on that particular day," Harmanpreet concluded.