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Women's Asia Cup 2022 (Source: Twitter)
The Indian women’s team thrashed Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in the final on Saturday to lift the women’s Asia Cup title for the seventh time. The bowling unit exhibited an outstanding display in the most important game of the tournament.
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Earlier, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first. They looked to make a cautious start but Athapaththu, unfortunately, got run-out in the third over of the innings. It was followed with three wickets in three balls in the next over as Sri Lanka were left reeling at 10 for 4 in just 4 overs.
Renuka Singh then had her third wicket in the form of Kavisha Dilhari as Sri Lanka lost half of their side for just 16 runs on the board. The Island nation would have folded under a 50-run total but small cameos from Ranasinghe (13 off 20) and Ranaweera (18 off 22) helped the team reach 65 for 9 at the end of the first innings.
Renuka Singh, once again, led from the front as she picked three vital wickets of Madavi (1), Perera (0), and Dilhari (1), giving away just 5 runs in her quota of three overs. The likes of Gayakwad (2 for 16) and Sneh Rana (2 for 13) also returned with impressive figures. In reply, Indian women’s team chased down the score in 8.3 overs.
Sri Lanka had Shafali Verma (5 off 8) and Jemimah Rodrigues (2 off 4) out early but Smriti Mandhana’s 51 off just 25 balls meant India chased down the score in just 8.3 overs. India, as a result, won the game by 8 wickets and clinched their 7th Asia Cup title.
Sri Lankan women’s team, who were playing their first Asia Cup final in 14 years, were crushed by a ruthless Indian team on the big day. The fans have come up with congratulatory tweets for India’s women’s team for clinching another Asia Cup title.
Here’s a look at some of the best tweets:
Win 7th time Asia cup champion. Well played India. Playing Good cricket.#AsiaCup2022Final #India #cricket pic.twitter.com/sum4qRUcMO
— Aditya Behera (@beheraaditya03) October 15, 2022
We clinch the Asia Cup once again! 🇮🇳🏆
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 15, 2022
Many congratulations to our women's team for winning the Asia Cup for a record 7th time!#AsiaCup2022Final pic.twitter.com/GFW2kjiXBw
Every Indian to @daniel86cricket : #INDvsSL #womenasiacup2022 #AsiaCup2022Final pic.twitter.com/LrVTvLxsBH
— Avinash Aryan (@AvinashArya09) October 15, 2022
Congratulations @BCCIWomen on winning the #AsiaCup for the 7th time! A brilliant team effort. So proud of you all. 🇮🇳🏆 @BCCI
— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) October 15, 2022
#AsiaCup2022Final https://t.co/E0AH7HXkC5
The Indian team clicks a picture with the groundstaff after that win and also thank the fans with a lap of honour.
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) October 15, 2022
If you don't love this Indian team, the problem lies with you.#AsiaCup2022Final
The number of times Renuka Singh produces performances like these 🔥#womensasiacup
— Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN) October 15, 2022
Are #RenukaSingh ... Aaram se jara ... Merko office se ghar to pohochne do... Pehele hi match khatam mat kr do yaar ...
— Mrs. Uttara (@mrssagdeo) October 15, 2022
Most wickets by an India bowler in a T20I series
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) October 15, 2022
13 @Deepti_Sharma06 Asia Cup 2022
11 Renuka Singh Thakur Commonwealth Games 2022
Both have come this year#AsiaCup2022 #AsiaCup
4th wicket goes. Renuka Thakur you beauty 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 #INDvsSL
— ✨️🦋QueenB🦋✨️ (@divaa_art3mis) October 15, 2022