Harmanpreet Kaur says team focused on performance not presentation

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said the team celebrated its record-extending eighth Women's Asia Cup title on the field after defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai. The players declined to participate in the post-match presentation ceremony.

Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana set multiple records during the final, including the highest opening partnership in a Women's Asia Cup final. Shree Charani took four wickets as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 111 while chasing 184.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu congratulated the team on the achievement. Harmanpreet emphasised the need to maintain consistency against stronger opponents in upcoming tournaments.