In an exciting final match of the Women's Asia Cup T20, Sri Lanka Women triumphed over India Women by 8 wickets, showcasing a stellar performance.
Courtesy: ACC
India Women Innings:
India Women posted a total of 165/6 in their 20 overs. The batting highlights included a robust 60 off 47 balls by Smriti Mandhana and a quickfire 29 from Jemimah Rodrigues. Shafali Verma added 16 runs, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur contributed 11. However, their efforts couldn't push the team to an unreachable score. Sri Lanka’s bowlers, particularly Kavisha Dilhari (3/20), kept the Indian batters in check.
Score Summary:
Smriti Mandhana: 60 (47)
Jemimah Rodrigues: 29 (16)
Shafali Verma: 16 (19)
Sri Lanka Bowlers:
Kavisha Dilhari: 4-0-20-3
Sugandika Kumari: 4-0-23-0
Chamari Athapaththu: 3-0-28-1
Sri Lanka Women Innings:
Chasing 166, Sri Lanka Women reached the target in 18.4 overs, scoring 167/2. Chamari Athapaththu led from the front with a commanding 61 off 43 balls, while Harshitha Samarawickrama remained unbeaten on 69, steering the team to victory. Deepti Sharma managed to pick up Athapaththu's wicket, but it wasn't enough to halt the Sri Lankan chase.
Score Summary:
Chamari Athapaththu: 61 (43)
Harshitha Samarawickrama: 69* (51)
Indian Bowlers:
Deepti Sharma: 4-0-30-1
Renuka Thakur Singh: 3-0-23-0
Tanuja Kanwar: 4-0-34-0
Match Highlights:
India Women: 165/6 (20 overs)
Sri Lanka Women: 167/2 (18.4 overs)
Result: Sri Lanka Women won by 8 wickets
This victory highlights Sri Lanka's dominant performance in the tournament, with their captain Chamari Athapaththu playing a pivotal role. The final match was a thrilling contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats, marking a memorable conclusion to the Women's Asia Cup T20, 2024.
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The Sri Lankan cricket board has announced a generous reward of $100,000 for the Sri Lankan women's cricket team and their support staff. This significant prize recognizes their exceptional efforts and triumphant victory.
Chamari Athapaththu expressed her joy, saying, "I'm ecstatic about our team's performance, especially the batting. Special thanks to Harshitha and Dilhari for their outstanding contributions. This victory isn't just about one person; our coaching staff has been incredible, and we've finally won the Asia Cup. The support from the Sri Lankan crowd has been phenomenal. This win is monumental for our team and will inspire future generations of girls in Sri Lanka. Leading from the front is my duty to the country and my team. We maintain a positive atmosphere in the dressing room, thanks to our coach and support staff. As for my future, I hope to continue playing until the next 50-over World Cup."
Harmanpreet Kaur, reflecting on the tournament, said, "We played good cricket throughout the tournament, but today, unfortunately, we made too many mistakes, which cost us the match. We posted a decent total and hoped for early breakthroughs in the powerplay, but Sri Lanka batted exceptionally well. Looking ahead to the upcoming World Cup, we'll work hard to improve in some areas and learn from this experience. Sri Lanka has been playing excellent cricket for a long time and truly deserved this win."
Chamari Athapaththu was awarded the Player of the Series for her outstanding performance, scoring over 300 runs in the tournament and earning three Player of the Match awards.
Harshitha Madavi, who was named Player of the Match, shared her thoughts (translated from Sinhalese): "I'm thrilled to have scored in this crucial game, especially after past setbacks. I was determined to perform against India in the final, and it paid off. Partnering with Kavisha, we focused on playing positive cricket, and it worked out perfectly. I'm grateful for the freedom we had to play our game."
This victory and the subsequent rewards highlight the dedication and skill of the Sri Lankan women's cricket team, marking a significant moment in their cricketing journey.
Well played SL Women's Team ✌️
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