The grand finale of the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup will take place today, July 28, 2024, in Dambulla, with the match scheduled to begin at 3.00pm IST. The final promises to be a thrilling encounter between defending champions India and a resurgent Sri Lanka.
In the first semifinal, India showcased their dominance by defeating Bangladesh with a commanding 10-wicket victory. The second semifinal was a nail-biting affair, where Sri Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu’s composed fifty guided her team to a thrilling three-wicket win over Pakistan.
The history of the Women’s Asia Cup dates back to 2004, when India faced Sri Lanka in the inaugural final and emerged victorious. Fast forward to 2024, and Sri Lanka has enjoyed remarkable sporting success, defeating top teams such as England, New Zealand, West Indies, Pakistan, and Bangladesh over the past year. This sets the stage for an intriguing final between two formidable sides.
Cricket enthusiasts can watch the match live on the Asian Cricket Council’s official YouTube channel from 2.30pm IST. The live stream can be accessed through the following link. https://www.youtube.com/live/tgJQA6LE8oc?si=OBNnZLmsbIpVf5Uk
Probable Playing XIs:
Sri Lanka:
Vishmi Gunaratne
Chamari Athapaththu (capt)
Harshitha Samarawickrama
Hasini Perera
Anushka Sanjeewani (wk)
Kavisha Dilhari
Nilakshika Silva
Inoshi Priyadharshani
Udeshika Prabodhani
Sugandika Kumari
Achini Kulasuriya
India:
Shafali Verma
Smriti Mandhana
Uma Chetry
Harmanpreet Kaur (capt)
Jemimah Rodrigues
Richa Ghosh (wk)
Deepti Sharma
Pooja Vastrakar
Radha Yadav
Tanuja Kanwar
Renuka Singh
As both teams gear up for the final, fans can expect a high-octane contest that will undoubtedly add another memorable chapter to the history of women’s cricket in Asia.
