Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has honored the National Women’s Cricket Team with a reward of USD 500,000 following their historic victory in the Asia Cup T20 tournament.
Sri Lanka Cricket announced the reward on ‘X’, expressing their excitement: “In recognition of the phenomenal victory of our Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket team in the Asia Cup 2024, Sri Lanka Cricket is thrilled to announce a reward of $500,000 USD! Your dedication, teamwork, and relentless spirit on the pitch have brought immense pride to our nation.”
In a landmark achievement, the Sri Lanka Women’s team secured their first Asia Cup title by defeating the defending champions India by 8 wickets in a thrilling final held at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday. This victory not only earned them the championship but also marked a significant milestone in the history of women’s cricket in Sri Lanka.
