In a thrilling final match of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup, Sri Lanka emerged victorious by eight wickets, defeating India and securing their first-ever title in this prestigious tournament.
Sri Lanka wins first Women’s Asia Cup Title
Sri Lanka’s captain, Chamari Athapaththu, led from the front with a brilliant innings of 61 runs. Her aggressive stroke play set the tone for Sri Lanka’s chase. Harshitha Samarawickrama played a crucial role, remaining unbeaten with a match-winning 69 runs. Her composed batting ensured Sri Lanka reached the target comfortably.
Chasing a target of 166, Sri Lanka showed no qualms as they knocked off the required runs in just 18.4 overs, finishing at 167/2. Their aggressive yet calculated approach left India struggling to defend their total.
This victory marks a significant milestone for Sri Lanka, as they have never won the Women’s T20 Asia Cup before. Their performance in this tournament showcased their talent and determination.
Earlier, India made 165/6 in their 20 overs after Smriti Mandhana hit a 47-ball 60 and Richa Ghosh provided late fireworks with a rapid 30.
Brief Scores: India 165/6 in 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 60, Jemimah Rodrigues 29, Richa Ghosh 30; Kavisha Dilhari 2/36) lost to Sri Lanka 167/2 in 18.4 overs (Chamari Athapaththu 61, Harshitha Samarawickrama 69*, Kavisha Dilhari 30*; Deepti Sharma 1/30) by 8 wickets.
Winning Moment 🇱🇰
Sri Lankan Women's Chased Down 167 Runs against Indian Women's in the Finals of Women's Asia Cup 2024
Congratulations Sri Lanka 👏🏻#INDvsSL #WomensAsiaCup2024pic.twitter.com/aOaaD3aCHH
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) July 28, 2024
Despite the loss, India fought hard throughout the tournament. They have a strong T20 record, having won the Asia Cup three out of four times and the ODI edition four times. However, Sri Lanka’s dominance in the final proved too much to handle.
