India have won the Women’s Asia Cup cricket title after defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final played yesterday (13)
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, India scored 183 for the loss of five wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Shafali Verma top-scored with 68 runs, while Smriti Mandhana contributed 59.
For Sri Lanka, Mitali Ayodhya, Chamari Athapaththu and Chamudi Prabodha claimed one wicket each.
Chasing a target of 184, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 111 runs in 20 overs. Chamari Athapaththu was the top scorer for Sri Lanka with 36 runs.
Sri Charani was the pick of the Indian bowlers, claiming four wickets.
