Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has awarded the National Women’s Cricket Team USD 500,000 for their victory in the Asia Cup T20 tournament. The team won their first Asia Cup title by defeating defending champions India by 8 wickets in a thrilling final at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.

“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,” the SLC posted on ‘X’.