India Takes on Sri Lanka in Women’s Asia Cup 2024 Final

Today is an exciting day for cricket fans as India faces Sri Lanka in the final of the Women's Asia Cup 2024. The match is happening at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. India, the defending champions, won the toss and chose to bat first.

The Indian women’s team is looking to make history with a record eighth title in the Women’s Asia Cup. They’ve had a stellar run leading up to the final, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament. Their victories include a seven-wicket win over Pakistan and comfortable wins against UAE by 78 runs, Nepal by 82 runs, and Bangladesh by 10 wickets.

The Indian playing eleven features notable players such as Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who is determined to lead her team to victory. Alongside her, players like Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh will also aim to make significant contributions with the bat.

On the other side, Sri Lanka’s captain Chamari Athapaththu expressed her team’s wish to bowl first if they had won the toss. She acknowledged the need for improvement in their fielding and hopes their batters can perform well. Sri Lanka made one change to their lineup, bringing in Sachini Nisansala to replace Achini Kulasuriya.

As the match unfolds, fans can catch all the action live on Star Sports networks. For those who prefer online streaming, Disney+Hotstar will be providing the coverage. With everything at stake, both teams are geared up for a thrilling encounter today.