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Sri Lanka's Women's Cricket Team Wins First-Ever T20 Asia Cup Title

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Sri Lanka's women's cricket team made history by clinching their first-ever T20 Asia Cup title with an impressive 8-wicket win over defending champions India. The match, held at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, saw Sri Lanka chase down a target of 166 runs and reach 167 for 2 in 18.4 overs. Skipper Chamari Athapaththu played a heroic knock, scoring 61 off 43 balls, while Harshitha Samarawickrama contributed 69 off 51 balls. The duo's 87-run partnership for the second wicket and the 73-run third-wicket partnership between Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari ensured a grand finish.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sri Lanka's women's cricket team won their first-ever T20 Asia Cup title with an 8-wicket win over India.
  • The match was played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, with Sri Lanka reaching 167 for 2 in 18.4 overs.
  • Skipper Chamari Athapaththu scored 61 off 43 balls, while Harshitha Samarawickrama contributed 69 off 51 balls.
  • The duo's 87-run partnership for the second wicket and the 73-run third-wicket partnership between Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari ensured a grand finish.
  • Kavisha Dilhari was the most successful bowler for Sri Lanka, taking 2 for 36.
  • India's Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana set a solid platform, adding 44 runs in the power play.
  • Mandhana scored 60 off 47 balls, while Richa Ghosh played a brisk knock, scoring 30 off 14 balls.
  • The batsmen from both teams provided an exciting display of skills, entertaining over 20,000 spectators.
  • Harshitha Samarawickrama was named Player of the Match, while Chamari Athapaththu won Player of the Series.
  • This Asia Cup win gives Sri Lanka good exposure for the next T20 World Cup.

Statistics:

  • Sri Lanka reached 167 for 2 in 18.4 overs.
  • India scored 165 for 6 in 20 overs, with a run rate of 8.25.
  • Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana added 44 runs in the power play.
  • Mandhana scored 60 off 47 balls, while Richa Ghosh scored 30 off 14 balls.
  • Kavisha Dilhari took 2 for 36, while Uma Chetry and Jemimah Rodrigues scored 29 and 30 runs respectively.
  • The crowd at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium was over 20,000 spectators.

Sources:

  • Daily News Sri Lanka, "Sri Lanka's Women's cricket team win first-ever T20 Asia Cup title"
  • Daily News Sri Lanka, "Our positive attitude and team effort key to glory, says Harshitha"

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