Twitter Reactions: Malaysia no contest for mighty Sri Lanka, suffer 144-run defeat
Skipper Chamari Athapathu was adjudged Player of the Match for her terrific century.
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With a massive 144-run victory under their belt, Sri Lanka have more or less confirmed their berth for the semi-finals of the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup 2024. The Chamari Athapaththu-led side was head and shoulders above the standard of Malaysia cricketers, who struggled massively with the bat and never looked comfortable.
Batting first, the hosts lost the wicket of opener Vishmi Gunaratne early but that didn’t spoil Sri Lanka’s plans. The skipper led by example and smashed 119 runs off 69 deliveries to help the team post 184/4 in the first innings. There was little support from the other end, but that didn’t bother the Lankan Lionesses, who looked flawless at one point.
Chamari particularly hit 14 boundaries and seven sixes and became the first cricketer in Women’s Asia Cup T20 history to register a century. She carried the show for Sri Lanka with the bat and put immense pressure on Malaysia, who looked clueless with the ball for the majority part of the time.
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When it came to the chase, Malaysia were extremely defensive and had no intention to win the game. The Sri Lankan bowlers were all over them and gave no room for Malaysia batters to score. They lost three wickets inside the powerplay, which made it almost impossible to chase a massive total.
Eventually, only of their batters managed to score in double digits as Malaysia were bundled for 40 in 19.5 overs. For Sri Lanka, Shashini Gimhani was exceptional, as she picked up three wickets for nine runs in four overs, while youngsters Kawya Kavindi and Kavisha Dilhari picked up two wickets each.
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Sri Lanka have also bettered their NRR in the game, which can come in handy in case they lose to Thailand in their final league game of the campaign. However, the match between Bangladesh and Thailand will give more clarity on the standings. In case, Bangladesh lose that match, the hosts will automatically qualify for the semis.
Here's how X reacted to the Match 7 of Women's Asia Cup between Sri Lanka and Malaysia:
Crazy acceleration from Chamari Athapaththu, going from 76 off 57 balls to 119 off 69 balls
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) July 22, 2024
43 runs in her last 12 balls, 5x6 & 1x4
Hitting of the highest order#AsiaCup2024 #WomensAsiaCup2024 #WomensAsiaCup #SLvMAL
Most sixes in an innings in Women's Asia Cup
— aawara in the city (@VikashJ13660845) July 22, 2024
7 - Chamari Athapaththu🇱🇰 v MLY, TODAY
3 - Shafali Verma🇮🇳 v MLY, 2022
3 - Richa Ghosh🇮🇳 v PAK, 2022
3 - Aliya Riaz🇵🇰 v UAE, 2022
3 - Smriti Mandhana🇮🇳 v SL, 2022
Chamari more than twice the next best!! pic.twitter.com/Ijr2mgZ0Ta
1st Player to score CENTURY in Women's T20 Asia Cup 🫡
— Lahiru Dushmantha (@ldushmanthe) July 22, 2024
CHAMARI ATHAPATHTHU, Take a bow 🙇 @58Chamari 🖤#CricketTwitter #lk #WomensAsiaCup2024 📸ACC pic.twitter.com/t42Ex5Ry3V
Chamari Athapaththu blitzkrieg in Dambulla ⚡️
— 🎞️🎬📽️ (@kothadanam) July 22, 2024
First century in the history of Women's Asia Cup✅
First WT20I century in Sri Lanka by any batter ✅
" ONE-WOMEN-ARMY "of srilanka #CricketTwitter #asiacup2024 #WomensAsiaCup2024 #slvmal pic.twitter.com/WcUzGLjaNk
1st Player to score CENTURY in Women's T20 Asia Cup 🫡
— aawara in the city (@VikashJ13660845) July 22, 2024
CHAMARI ATHAPATHTHU, Take a bow 🙇 pic.twitter.com/TgP5XicWod
Chamari Athapaththu becomes First player to score Century in Women’s Asia Cup history. pic.twitter.com/IDczeHG7Cg
— Don Cricket 🏏 (@doncricket_) July 22, 2024
15 yrs old left-arm wrist-spinner, Shashini Gimhani. So exciting for women's cricket as a whole. Has good pace already, control will come with time.
— Karthik Raj (@kartcric) July 22, 2024
A wicket in her 1st over of the game for 15-year-old Shashini Gimhani 💥 #AsiaCup2024
— Estelle Vasudevan (@Estelle_Vasude1) July 22, 2024
Sri lanka women secure their 2nd victory in Asia Cup 2024, beating Malaysia by 144 runs. 🇱🇰#WomensAsiaCup2024 #Cricsl
— මදුරුවා 🇱🇰 🦟 (@Maduruwaonline) July 22, 2024
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