In a stunning turn of events, Sri Lanka clinched their first Women’s Asia Cup title by defeating India with a convincing 8-wicket victory. The final, held in Colombo, saw India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, being restricted to 165 runs despite a promising start. Sri Lanka chased down the target with 8 balls to spare, marking a historic moment for the team.
India’s journey to the final had been smooth, with the team remaining unbeaten in the group stage and defeating Bangladesh in the semi-finals. Expectations were high for India to secure another Asia Cup title, but Sri Lanka proved formidable opponents. The hosts, buoyed by their home crowd, had shown consistent form throughout the tournament, including a key victory over Pakistan in the semi-finals.
During the final, India’s innings started well but faltered as Sri Lanka chipped away at the batting lineup, capitalizing on missed opportunities by the Indian side. Sri Lanka’s bowlers kept the pressure on, and their batters successfully chased down the total, led by a composed performance from their top order.
The victory marks a significant achievement for Sri Lankan women’s cricket, highlighting their growing prowess on the international stage.