Sri Lanka registered a thrilling 3-wicket win over Pakistan in the semi-final of the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup, chasing a total of 141. Following the win, Sri Lankan fans celebrated as their team secured a spot in the final against India.
The toss went in Chamari Athapaththu’s favor, and she decided to bowl first. Asked to bat first, Pakistan managed a good start with an opening stand of 61. Muneeba Ali was Pakistan’s top scorer with 37 runs, while Udeshika Prabodhani was Sri Lanka’s leading wicket-taker, finishing with figures of 2 for 23 in four overs. Pakistan set a target of 141 for the Islanders.
Chasing the total, the hosts didn’t get off to a good start and were 19 for 2 at one stage. Chamari Athapaththu was Sri Lanka’s top scorer with 63 off 48 balls. Though Sadia Iqbal’s 4-fer went in vain, she was Pakistan’s top bowler, finishing with figures of 4 for 16 in four overs, including the wicket of the Lankan skipper. Chamari Athapaththu was rewarded player of the match, her third consecutive in the ongoing edition of the Women’s Asia Cup.
Following the nail-biting final-ball finish, fans from both teams reacted on the social media platform ‘X,’ formerly known as Twitter. While Sri Lankan fans acknowledged the effort of Chamari Athapaththu’s knock, Pakistan fans appreciated the effort of Sadia Iqbal, who took the match to the end.
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Here are some (X) reactions:
Anushka Sanjeevani played brilliant innings 🙃👏
— Vinay Pandit (@vnaypandit) July 26, 2024
Got to admire Sadia Iqbal’s brilliant bowling and @CoolNidadar‘s spot on captaincy 👏👏
With games close like these, you’ll only get better girls. No worries, well fought!!!#AsiaCup #Paris2024 #PAKvSL #SLvPAK
— Khurram Khalili (@khurram_khalili) July 26, 2024
🟢 Well Played 🇵🇰 , Specially Sadia Iqbal . It was just Terrific 🏏
— Dr. Naved Mostaque (@HritomN) July 26, 2024
All hail the captain @ChamariAthapathu 🦁
— Meenssy (@Meeenakshiiii) July 26, 2024
A well deserved victory for Sri Lanka over Pakistan in the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 Semi-final. 🇱🇰👏👏
The emotions say it all in the face of Sri Lankan players. ❤️#PAKvSL #PAKWvSLW #AsiaCup #AsiaCup2024 #WomensAsiaCup #WomensAsiaCup2024 pic.twitter.com/SiTQpf7CCY
— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) July 26, 2024
Given the atmosphere for Sri Lanka’s semi-final, the Women’s Asia Cup final promises to be a great occasion.#WomensAsiaCup
— hypocaust (@_hypocaust) July 26, 2024
Lovely that the SL women’s team is carrying on the tradition of denying the Asia cup a IndvPak final. 💫
— Pranith (@Pranith16) July 26, 2024
WHAT A SEMIFINAL MATCH…!!!!!
– Absolute Thriller match and Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in Women’s Asia Cup semifinal. #asiacup pic.twitter.com/plzDFdsrjT
— Navaneet yadav (@Navaneet6yadav) July 26, 2024
2022 Men’s Asia Cup held In Pakistan & Sri Lanka
Final – India v Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka
2024 Women’s Asia Cup held in Sri Lanka
Final – India v Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka
How amazing 👏👏👏 #AsiaCup @BCCIWomen @OfficialSLC— VYBHAV ESWARAIAH (@vybhav1428) July 26, 2024