India Women’s Cricket Team Overcomes Sri Lanka by 82 Runs, Jumps to Second in T20 World Cup Points Table
IND W vs SL W, Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 – In a spectacular display of dominance, the India Women’s National Cricket Team avenged their Asia Cup final defeat by thrashing Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The Indian team, which had a shaky start in the tournament, has now surged to second place in the points table, surpassing New Zealand and taking a significant step towards the semi-finals.
After a resounding victory, India posted a commanding total of 172/3 in 20 overs. In response, Sri Lanka was bowled out for a mere 90 in 19.5 overs, giving India an emphatic win. Harmanpreet Kaur was named Player of the Match for her outstanding leadership and performance.
India’s fielding stood out, as Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh, and wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh made crucial contributions, with Radha Yadav taking three incredible catches that turned the match. India’s bowlers were equally impressive, with Arundhati Reddy and Asha Shobhana each taking 3 wickets, and Renuka Singh grabbing 2 crucial scalps in the early overs.
The victory comes after India’s mixed performances earlier in the tournament, including a loss to New Zealand and a hard-fought win against Pakistan. However, against Sri Lanka, Team India looked like a champion side, excelling in all departments and leaving no room for their opponents to recover. The win also allowed India to avenge their Asia Cup final loss to Sri Lanka just a few months ago.
India now sits in second place in Group A with two wins out of three matches and a healthy net run rate of +0.576. This triumph brings them one step closer to securing a semi-final spot in the T20 World Cup 2024.
Match Scorecard:
- INDW: 172/3 (20 Overs)
- SLW: 90 (19.5 Overs)
India Women won by 82 runs.
Player of the Match: Harmanpreet Kaur
