Sri Lanka Clinches Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024

News Today: Sri Lanka Wins Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024

The Sri Lankan women’s cricket team clinched the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 title on Sunday after beating India by eight wickets at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Kavisha Dilhari smashed a six off Pooja Vastrakar in the penultimate over to guide Sri Lanka to their first continental trophy with eight balls to spare.

Chasing a target of 166, the hosts lost opener Vishmi Gunaratne in the second over for just one run due to a run out. However, captain Chamari Athapaththu played a stellar innings, slamming 61 off 43 balls and forging an 87-run partnership with Harshitha Samarawickrama, who remained unbeaten with 69 off 51 balls.

Athapaththu’s wicket only hastened Sri Lanka’s victory as Dilhari came in and smashed 30 off just 16 balls, securing a famous win for the team. The victory marked a significant achievement for Sri Lanka, ending their wait for a continental trophy.

Earlier, seven-time champions India posted a total of 165/6 in the final. Smriti Mandhana top-scored with 60 off 47 balls, while Richa Ghosh added a quickfire 30 off 14 balls. Jemimah Rodrigues contributed 29 runs to India’s total.

The final was a thrilling contest, showcasing the talents and determination of both teams. Sri Lanka’s victory was celebrated with much enthusiasm, marking a historic moment for women’s cricket in the country. The win is expected to boost the profile of women’s cricket in Sri Lanka and inspire the next generation of cricketers.

The match drew significant attention from cricket fans and highlighted the growing popularity and competitiveness of women’s cricket in the region. With this victory, Sri Lanka has established itself as a formidable force in women’s cricket, and fans are eagerly looking forward to their future performances.