Sri Lanka has made history winning their first-ever Women’s Asia Cup by defeating 7-time champions India by 8 wickets. This unprecedented victory is a major breakthrough for women’s cricket in the country, demonstrating the team’s improved competitiveness and the sport’s overall development in Sri Lanka. The win has sparked nationwide celebrations and is expected to motivate young female cricketers across the nation.
Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and opted to bat first, aiming to post a big total and then apply pressure on Sri Lanka’s batters with early breakthroughs. India’s opener Smriti Mandhana played an exceptional innings of 60 runs off 47 balls at a strike rate of 127.65. Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh then finished strongly in the death overs, contributing 29 off 16 and 30 off 14 respectively, helping India post a competitive 165/6 in 20 overs.
In the second innings, Sri Lanka’s captain Chamari Athapaththu played a fantastic innings of 61 off 43 balls. Harshitha Samarawickrama then sealed the victory for Sri Lanka with her match-winning, unbeaten 69 runs off 51 balls, alongside Kavisha Dilhari, who supported her with a quick 16-ball 30*. Sri Lanka chased down the target comfortably in 18.4 overs, etching their name on the Women’s Asia Cup trophy for the very first time.
After a thrilling 2024 Women’s Asia Cup Final, supporters of both teams took to ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) to share their reactions. Fans filled ‘X’ with enthusiastic posts following Sri Lanka’s commanding victory over India in the Women’s Asia Cup final. The social media buzz highlighted the team’s exceptional performance, with supporters praising the players’ abilities and collaborative efforts. This outpouring of positive reactions online mirrored the fans’ sense of pride and excitement over the team’s strong showings in the tournament.
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Here are some (X) reactions:
Well well well. The home crowd get to cheer on 🇱🇰 beat 🇮🇳 in the #AsiaCupFinal. Huge victory for SL, who look pretty amazing over the last 12-18 months in T20. Bring on the @T20WorldCup in Oct!!
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) July 28, 2024
Chamari Athapaththu (61) and Harshitha Samarawickrama (69 not out) helped Sri Lanka thrash India by eight wickets to win their first ever Women’s T20 Asia Cup title.https://t.co/Bl4rRh2REO
via @colombogazette #Srilanka #lka #AsiaCup #T20AsiaCup #India
— Colombo Gazette (@colombogazette) July 28, 2024
SRI LANKA WIN THE WOMEN’S ASIA CUP FOR THE FIRST TIME 🏆https://t.co/H6JPEe6qz5 #SLvIND #AsiaCup2024#超RIZIN3#朝倉未来#平本蓮 pic.twitter.com/2h0Bv7OMj6
— SAKTHI MS (@sivamech1998) July 28, 2024
“Sri Lanka wins Women’s Asia Cup 2024, defeating India by 8 wickets in the final! 🏆👏 A convincing victory for the champions! 🎉”#INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/CeVD6fDzil
— CRIC Reaction VK (@ayushbisht1290) July 28, 2024
Srilanka wins the Women’s Asia Cup 2024, Defeated India in the final by 8 wickets
🏏India Score -165/6
🏏Srilanka score -167/2Sri Lanka women lift their first ever Asia Cup trophy by defeating India in the final 🏆👏#women #cricket #INDvSL… pic.twitter.com/mGGnxuM4n5
— Subash Chandra (@dasarisubash) July 28, 2024
Sri Lanka crushed India to win the Women’s T20I Asia Cup 2024.#CricketUpdate #AsiaCup #INDvsSL
— Aamir Maroof (@AamirMaroof9) July 28, 2024
History 🇱🇰🏆
Sri Lanka Women Wins Asia Cup 🏆🏏
Sri Lanka won the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup Final beating India in Dambulla.#WomensAsiaCup #WomensAsiaCup #INDvSL #LKA #SriLanka pic.twitter.com/FAKxJjUQIh— Aqeel Abbas (@iamaqeelabas) July 28, 2024
SRI LANKA WIN THE WOMEN’S ASIA CUP FOR THE FIRST TIME ❤️🔥
#SLvIND #AsiaCup2024#SriLanka pic.twitter.com/Y2pj7OMAQq
— Sathishvijay006 (@sathishvijay006) July 28, 2024
Before Today’s Asia Cup Final;
Sri Lanka Women’s Team has won only 1 T20I in last 10 years against India…
They didn’t crossed 150 in an innings against India in last 5 Years…Today’s win was more than just a victory; it was a monumental triumph…
Fittingly, Chamari… pic.twitter.com/iIJYaE8J1F
— Abhishek AB (@ABsay_ek) July 28, 2024
Srilanka women’s win the women’s Asia cup pic.twitter.com/t0B7Dby2LI
— Gurmel Singh (@gurmeltrader) July 28, 2024
Saying the Women’s Asia Cup is a joke is unfair to all the players. Every team worked hard, and Sri Lanka’s win shows their skill. It’s not just about stats. Let’s celebrate the growth of women’s cricket! #SLvIND https://t.co/Y57c3w4NHy
— Praveen Namasivayam 🇱🇰 (@PravNamasivayam) July 28, 2024
HISTORICAL MOMENT IN SRI LANKAN CRICKET
SRI Lanka Women’s Team wins their Maiden Asia Cup Title.
They were runners up in previous 5 occassion.
— Diwas Aryal45 (@Diwasaryal45) July 28, 2024
Congratulations to #SriLanka Women’s #Cricket team for their undefeated run at the #AsiaCup 2024.
A dominant performance to beat #India to win the cup 🏆.
You make us proud & hope @OfficialSLC Cricket makes us proud by recognizing you equal to the men’s team. @ESPNcricinfo https://t.co/HYxYWnR1yW
— Achala Navaratne (@AchalaNavaratne) July 28, 2024
Sri Lanka stun India to win the women’s Asia Cup by 8 wickets
Incredible performance from captain Chamari Athapaththu with a blistering 61 off 43 & Harshitha Samarawickrama, who finished unbeaten with 69* off 51
What a performance from a team who go from strength to strength pic.twitter.com/PF11RzmWEc
— Georgie Heath🎙️ (@GeorgieHeath27) July 28, 2024