Athapaththu, Samarawickrama stun India as Sri Lanka win their first Women's Asia Cup title
Smriti Mandhana's half-century took India to 165 but it proved inadequate
28/07Result
Final, Women's T20 Asia Cup at Dambulla, Jul 28 2024
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![India Women]( "India Women")
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![Sri Lanka Women]( "Sri Lanka Women")
167/2 (18.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
28/07Result
Final, Women's T20 Asia Cup at Dambulla, Jul 28 2024
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![India Women]( "India Women")
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![Sri Lanka Women]( "Sri Lanka Women")
167/2 (18.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Coach Ratnayake's magic mantra that made Sri Lanka fearless
He took over at a difficult time in early 2023 and has led them to several series wins and now the Asia Cup title
Cricket belongs to Chamari's Champions right now
Just how big was Sri Lanka's Asia Cup triumph on Sunday? The answer is in the reactions of Athapaththu, Dilhari and Samarawickrama after the game
Sri Lanka ace record chase for first Women's Asia Cup title
No team has ever successfully chased more than Sri Lanka's 166 in a women's T20I final
Chamari Athapaththu will play for Sri Lanka 'till next 50-over World Cup' in 2025
Athapaththu, 34, has been coy about her future over the last several months
Athapaththu and Sri Lanka manifest destiny to become champions
Self-belief has been be an important aspect of their cricket lately and it came in handy against India
India's spin strength bodes well for greater challenges ahead
Their performances in the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka could be strong preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Bangladesh
Preview
India favourites but Sri Lanka won't be pushovers in Women's Asia Cup final
The two teams have been neck and neck at this year's tournament
