Today, undefeated India Women face off against undefeated host Sri Lanka Women in the final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024. Batting first, India set a competitive total for Sri Lanka to chase. Sri Lanka is pursuing their maiden Asia Cup title with determination. During the chase, Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu reached a milestone of 300 runs in the tournament by hitting a boundary. The thrilling contest showcases the intense battle between these two formidable teams.
Chamari Athapaththu Completes 300 Runs:
After winning the toss, India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur decided to bat. While batting first, India scored 165 runs where Smriti Madhana played a great knock. Richa Ghosh played a quick innings and put up runs on the board. Shafali Verma and Jemimah also batted well and contributed respectively.
While chasing that, Sri Lanka lost an early wicket but Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama batted great for the second wicket. Chamari Athapaththu also completed her 300 runs in this Asia Cup.
At 11.2 overs, Deepti Sharma delivers a half-volley around off-stump, and Chamari Athapaththu drives it powerfully past mid-off for four. This shot brings up her 300th run in the Women’s Asia Cup 2024, highlighting her stellar form. Following this milestone, the Sri Lankan skipper continues her aggressive play, smashing another boundary. Athapaththu’s combination of power and placement underscores her crucial role in Sri Lanka’s chase.
But on the last delivery of that 12 overs, Deepti Sharma bowled Chamari Athapaththu. Deepti Sharma deceives Chamari Athapaththu, leading to stunned silence from the crowd as their key player is dismissed. Athapaththu, preparing for a sweep, misjudged the full, quick delivery down the leg. As she tried to adjust and whip it across, she missed, and the ball hit the stumps. This is a crucial wicket for India, despite the brilliant knock from the Sri Lankan skipper.
Chamari Athapathth’s Important Captain Knock:
Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu delivered a remarkable innings, scoring 61 runs off just 43 balls. Her aggressive approach included nine boundaries and two sixes, achieving an impressive strike rate of 141.86. Athapaththu’s innings was a display of power and finesse, anchoring her team’s chase with confidence. Her ability to find gaps and clear the boundary kept the pressure on the opposition bowlers, showcasing why she is a pivotal player for Sri Lanka. Despite her dismissal, her significant contribution set a solid foundation for her team in the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 final, highlighting her leadership and batting prowess on the grand stage.
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