Women's Asia Cup final

Sri Lanka made history by winning their first-ever Women’s T20 Asia Cup title, defeating India by eight wickets in the final held on July 28 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. India batted first, posting a total of 165 runs, led by Smriti Mandhana's impressive 60 off 47 balls. However, Sri Lanka's chase was powered by captain Chamari Athapaththu, who scored 61 runs, and Harshitha Samarawickrama, who remained unbeaten with 69 runs, guiding their team to a comfortable victory with eight balls to spare. The Sri Lankan bowlers, particularly Kavisha Dilhari, played a crucial role in restricting India’s scoring. Despite a strong start, India's middle order faltered, leading to criticism towards their performance in the final. This victory marks a significant achievement for the Sri Lankan women’s cricket team and their first Asia Cup title.