'Chamari Athapaththu, you beast' - Twitter erupts as Sri Lanka women beat India to win Asia Cup 2024 trophy

Fans on Twitter reacted after the Sri Lanka Women's National Cricket Team defeated the India Women's National Cricket Team to win the Asia Cup 2024. They defeated the opposition by 8 wickets at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on Sunday (28th July).

Sri Lanka Women's National Cricket Team scripted history as, after a lot of hard work, they won the Asia Cup. Opting to bat first, they were off to a flying start with the bat as Shafali Verma (16) along with Smriti Mandhana (60) added 44 runs for the opening partnership.

But after that, Sri Lanka bowlers made a strong comeback as they removed wickets quickly, and India were left tottering at 87/3. Jemimah Rodrigues (29) joined hands with Smriti Mandhana as the duo added 41 runs for the fourth wicket and brought the team into the game with their blistering batting.

But both the set batters lost their wickets quickly and India came under pressure. However, it was Richa Ghosh who stood tall for her side and made sure that she helped her team end the innings on high, post a big total on the board, and take the momentum into the next innings.

Richa Ghosh played a brutal cameo as she slammed 30 runs off just 14 balls with the help of 4 fours and 1 six. Based on her cameo with the bat, India Women's National Cricket Team posted a total of 165 runs on the board. For Sri Lanka, Kavisha Dilhari picked two wickets.

Sri Lanka didn't have a great start with the bat as they lost Vishmi Gunaratne to a run out for just 1 run. However, after that skipper Chamari Athapaththu (61) slammed a magnificent half-century and kept her team in the hunt. She was supported well by Harshitha Samarawickrama.

The duo added 87 runs for the second wicket and gave the Indian team a real scare before Deepti Sharma removed Chamari Athapaththu in the 12th over. However, after that, Harshitha Samarawickrama (69*) took charge and slammed a brilliant half-century to take the game away from India.

Kavisha Dilhari (30*) supported her well as Sri Lanka Women's National Cricket Team chased the target by 8 wickets and inside 19 overs to win their first-ever Asia Cup title.

Fans on Twitter react as Sri Lanka beats India in the final of the Asia Cup 2024

As Sri Lanka Women beat India in the final of the Asia Cup, fans on Twitter reacted to it. They lauded the Chamari Athapaththu-led side for their sensational effort and also slammed the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side for their poor bowling performance. Here are some of the reactions:

Sri Lanka is the first team in the women’s T20I history to successfully chase a 150plus target in the tournament final. #AsiaCup2024

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) July 28, 2024

Sri Lanka Wale Chamari Ko Queen Nahi Kehte hain.

Fir bhi Champion Knock Khelkar Match Jita Deti hai.

Well deserved. Congratulations, Sri Lanka.#AsiaCup2024 pic.twitter.com/ovEzSuqm3T

— Avinash Aryan (@avinasharyan09) July 28, 2024

All the Lankan gods have been summoned by the Lankan legend. Will kill to know what she's muttering there under her breath, @Estelle_Vasude1 😅#AsiaCup2024 pic.twitter.com/XgxGxvimqQ

— Lavanya 🎙️🎥👩🏻‍💻 (@lav_narayanan) July 28, 2024

Harshitha Samarawickrama! Amazing knock. Nerves of steel in front of a raucous home crowd. HUGE result for the women’s game in Sri Lanka! Those tears from Chamari! A decade and a half of dedication is behind those tears of joy 👏 👏 👏 #SLvIND #AsiaCup #AsiaCup2024 #Cricket pic.twitter.com/80CcbiFmIv

— Jay Dansinghani 🏏 (@JayDansinghani) July 28, 2024

Best Asian Player in Women's Cricket

"Chamari Athapaththu"

What a Beast 🔥👏#AsiaCup2024 pic.twitter.com/EHDJvIvTi4

— Cric mate (@cricmatee07) July 28, 2024

Heartbreaking moment for Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and India! 🇮🇳💔💔

They have lost the Women's Asia Cup 2024 Final against Sri Lanka. 😢#TeamIndia #INDvSL #INDWvSLW #AsiaCup #AsiaCup2024 #WomensAsiaCup #WomensAsiaCup2024 pic.twitter.com/0kjtf4w51c

— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) July 28, 2024

Fuck yes!! Samare you beauty!#AsiaCup2024 pic.twitter.com/SmcR5WbdPE

— Marlon Ariyasinghe 🇵🇸🍉 (@exfrotezter) July 28, 2024

*Sri Lanka Clinches Victory in Women's Asia Cup 2024 Final: *#AsiaCup2024
Sri Lanka secures their first-ever win in the Women's Asia Cup, delivering an outstanding performance. Congratulations to the team on this historic achievement! pic.twitter.com/mITq1Fa4Bv

— PTV Sports (@PTVSp0rts) July 28, 2024

How bloody good Sri Lanka!

A packed house desperate to get behind a cricket team again in Dambulla watch their women bring home #AsiaCup2024 🏆

Over the moon for Chamari and the team. What a result and with a #T20WorldCup around the corner 🙌

— Daniel Beswick (@DGBeswick1) July 28, 2024

What a match‼️🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Women are the CHAMPIONS of the Asia Cup 2024! 🏆 A historic win against India. Huge congratulations to the entire Sri Lankan team for this incredible achievement. India Women, you fought bravely and were fantastic runners-up.#AsiaCup2024 #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/0ljwGk9ZNY

— Vimukthi Dushantha 🇱🇰 (@IamVimukthi) July 28, 2024

Chants of "Chamari, Chamari" break out across the Rangiri Dambulla stadium. After a career of home games in front of pretty much empty stadiums, no one deserves it more. #AsiaCup2024

— Madushka Balasuriya (@frommadtoworse) July 26, 2024

#AsiaCup2024
Siraj watching Indian women's performance against SL in finals : pic.twitter.com/ekSjLTXyv1

— CricwormAnna (@CricwormAnna) July 28, 2024

Indian women lost #AsiaCup2024 final against Sri Lanka 💔

— Abhinav prakash (AP12) (@imabhi0012) July 28, 2024

Well done Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team 🇱🇰
For winning Women’s Asia Cup.. 🏆#AsiaCup2024

— Madridista (@DalviNameet) July 28, 2024

Terrible display of bowling and fielding has cost indian women this Asia Cup 💔💔💔#AsiaCup2024#INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/UR2tNJ03fc

— Nirvana (@DattaTirth12562) July 28, 2024