In the ongoing 2024 Women’s Asia Cup, Sri Lanka registered their second victory of the tournament by defeating Malaysia by a huge margin of 144 runs. The result led fans to celebrate Sri Lanka’s second win in the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup.
Sri Lanka’s captain Chamari Athapaththu played an exceptional knock of unbeaten 119 runs off just 69 balls at a strike rate of 172.46, which included 14 fours and 7 sixes. Chamari’s outstanding batting skills helped Sri Lanka post a total of 184/4 in 20 overs. Harshita and Anushka supported her with 26 and 31 runs respectively.
In the second innings, Sri Lankan bowlers dismissed Malaysia for just 40 runs. Shashini Gimhani took 3 wickets in 4 overs, while Kawya Kavindi and Kavisha Dilhari claimed 2 wickets each. Chamari Athapaththu was awarded Player of the Match for her impressive century. With this win, Sri Lanka gained 2 more points and topped Group B, advancing to the knockouts.
The social media platform ‘X’, formerly known as Twitter, erupted with excitement as fans celebrated Sri Lanka’s dominant performance in their second match of the Women’s Asia Cup against Malaysia in Group B. The team’s impressive display garnered widespread praise, with supporters expressing their joy and admiration for the players’ skills and teamwork. The overwhelming positivity on social media reflected the pride and enthusiasm of fans, who were thrilled to witness such a commanding start.
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Here are some (X) reactions:
Total dominance from @OfficialSLC today! Their biggest win and highest score in the format. Brilliant 💯 from @58Chamari and an unbelievable show of skill from Shashini Gimhani!!!#AsiaCup2024
— Dominic Machado (@DominicMachado1) July 22, 2024
Shashini Gimhani, only 15, makes her mark immediately with 2 wickets in as many overs. Sri Lanka have got a potential world beater in their ranks. “A TRULY AMBIDEXTROUS Cricketer” as called by @Estelle_Vasude1 prior to start of Asia Cup!! #SLvMAL #WomensAsiaCup2024 pic.twitter.com/2QjPbvfZUs
— Ahmad Hussain (@Ahmad_Pak_) July 22, 2024
A wicket in her 1st over of the game for 15-year-old Shashini Gimhani 💥 #AsiaCup2024
— Estelle Vasudevan (@Estelle_Vasude1) July 22, 2024
Seeing Chamari Athapaththu’s form this year, wouldn’t be surprised at all if Sri Lanka win the Asia Cup or make the T20 World Cup semis
On the days she gets going, nobody can stop her
Easily the most dangerous hitter in women’s cricket#WomensAsiaCup2024 #WomensAsiaCup #SLvMAL
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) July 22, 2024
@58Chamari Attapatthu is achieving what @Sanath07 Jayasuriya did in the 90s, inspiring many young women to take up cricket. Sri Lankan women’s cricket has truly been revolutionised by this remarkable lady. What an icon for Sri Lankan women’s cricket. Hats off, madam! pic.twitter.com/pI7iGlZgRu
— 𝒀𝒐𝒈𝒂 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏 (@yoghs007) July 22, 2024