Harmanpreet Kaur urges India to take responsibility in Asia Cup final

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur has called on her team to rise to the occasion in the Women’s Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka in Dubai on Sunday.

India’s batting has largely depended on their opening pair, with Smriti Mandhana scoring 154 runs and Shafali Verma 168 in the tournament. Harmanpreet hopes the middle order will contribute significantly in the final to share the scoring burden.

Make The News Mill your preferred source

See more TNM stories when you search for news on Google.

“We know we have such a good batting line-up, and I think when you have such a good batting line-up, it is only about whoever is doing well on that day,” Harmanpreet stated on the ICC website. “That person should take responsibility and finish the game for the team. I think that is the key on this pitch.”

The captain has also expressed satisfaction that different players have emerged as match winners throughout the tournament.

“It is good to see that whoever gets the opportunity is coming up with solid performances,” she said. “We have managed to get runs on the board, and our bowlers are coming up with some really solid performances. So overall, I’m really happy with the way we have played so far.”

The final is a rematch of the 2024 event where Sri Lanka defeated India to claim the title. Harmanpreet anticipates a challenging encounter.

“I think the last time we played against Sri Lanka, they came up with some really solid plans and performances. Winning in T20 cricket is all about who plays better cricket on the day,” she added.