Diwali Moments By the Indian Women’s Cricket Team: Another Feather in the Cap

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The women in blue have provided an abundance of additional joy and excitement to the Diwali season by playing an excellent match on the field and claiming victory in the Asia Cup 2022. Diwali is an Indian festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil.

India In the Women’s Asia Cup, women have won seven of the eight tournaments. The Men’s Asia Cup 2022 was a lot of fun, and Sri Lanka won. On October 1, the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2022 started in Sylhet, Bangladesh.

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In the 2022 Women’s Asia Cup final, India defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets. India has reached the top position for the eighth time. After winning the toss, Sri Lanka opted to bat first. In twenty overs, Sri Lanka scored 65 runs while losing ten wickets. India was able to reach the target in 8.3 overs by scoring 71 runs and losing only two wickets. The women in blue made the Diwali season even more joyous and thrilling by playing a fantastic game on the field and winning the Asia Cup 2022.

Indian spinners Sneh Rana and Rajeshwari Gayakwad and quick bowler Renuka Singh helped India restrict Sri Lanka to 65/9 in 20 overs during Saturday’s Women’s Asia Cup final in Sylhet. Renuka Singh, a quick bowler, eliminated Harshitha Madavi (1), Hasini Perera, and the captain, Chamari Athapaththu. On the field, he annihilated the opposing team. Anushka Sanjeewani (2) was at the crease for four balls prior to a superbly timed second run out, which resulted in her dismissal. Renuka was responsible for three of Sri Lanka’s dismissals, and after 3.5 overs, the team was reduced to 9/4.

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Deepti Sharma earned the tournament’s most valuable player award. The 25-year-old off-spinner all-rounder tops the list with 13 wickets from eight matches at an average of 7.69. She bowled first and finished the game with flawless scores of 4-0-7-0, thereby setting the tone. From our first game to our last, we performed effectively as a team. Deepti, who was voted the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, stated during a news conference following the match that winning the championship gives you confidence.

After winning the Asia Cup, Deepti stated that it is now possible to win the World Cup. In less than four months, South Africa will host the Twenty20 World Cup. “The World Cup is not too far away if we continue to perform as a bowling and batting unit.” This will be our mindset the next time we play in a championship game. This victory in the Asia Cup will be of great assistance. “Winning gives you confidence for the next series,” the 25-year-old all-rounder explained.

The Cup gives Indians one more reason to celebrate during the festival season. Some famous cricketers, like Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, tweeted their congratulations, adding to the excitement.

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