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[Watch] Smriti Mandhana Gets Lifeline As Sri Lanka Fielder Drops A Howler At Cover

Smriti Mandhana gets a lifeline in Women's Asia Cup 2024 (X.com)Smriti Mandhana gets a lifeline in Women's Asia Cup 2024 (X.com)

Smriti Mandhana got a priceless lifetime on Sunday when India met Sri Lanka in the all-important Women’s Asia Cup 2024 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.

The stylish batter, who was batting on a run-a-ball 10, hit straight to Harshitha Samarawickrama at cover, only to see the fielder drop a regulation catch.

With that, Kavisha Dilhari was prevented from getting a prized wicket, while the skipper Chamari Athapaththu could not believe what just happened.


Watch - Smriti Mandhana Gets Lifeline In Asia Cup 2024 Final

At the time of writing this, Mandhana is batting on 36* off 25 balls, with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur in the middle. India, after 9.1 overs, have reached 65/2, having lost Shafali Verma and Uma Chetry.

Notably, Sri Lanka entered the final by defeating Pakistan in the semi-final. India, on the other hand, humiliated Bangladesh in the other knock-out game, with Mandhana making significant impact to get the job done.

For Sri Lanka, if they want to pull off an upset in the final, skipper Chamari Athapaththu must step up with both bat and ball.