In a captivating final of the Women’s Asia Cup, Sri Lanka emerged victorious, defeating India by 8 wickets to claim their first-ever title.
The Indian innings was anchored by Smriti Mandhana, who played a sparkling knock of 60 off 47 balls, demonstrating her skill and resilience. Richa Ghosh also made a significant impact with a quickfire 30 off 14 balls, pushing the total to 165/6.
In their run chase, Sri Lanka exhibited composure and flair. The innings was spearheaded by the captain, Chamari Athapathu, who played a match-winning knock of 61 off 43 balls. Her aggressive yet calculated innings set the tone for the chase. Alongside her, Harshitha Samarawickrama played an equally impressive innings, scoring 69 off 51 balls. Their partnership ensured that Sri Lanka reached the target of 167 in just 18.4 overs.