Explained: Here's why IND W vs SL W Womens Asia Cup 2024 Final has been rescheduled

IND W vs SL W: It is time for the final showdown of the Womens Asia Cup 2024. Two great teams have made it to the final of the tournament. The defending champion India have made it to the final of all finals of the nine editions. So there is nothing new about it. They have been the team to beat in the history of the Womens Asia Cup.

On the other hand, the hosts Sri Lanka edged past Pakistan Womens in the second semifinal and made it to the final. Now we will see an IND W vs SL W final in the Womens Asia Cup 2024. This match will take place on Sunday at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. But just a few hours away from the start of the IND W vs SL W final, the organizers have rescheduled the game.

Womens Asia Cup 2024: Why has the IND W vs SL W final been rescheduled?

Earlier, the IND W vs SL W was scheduled to start at 7 p.m. local time, which is the same as per Indian timings. But the timings have been changed, and as per the updated schedule, the final will start at 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.

Now fans are surprised to see the last-moment change. And the reason will shock you totally. Notably, India's men's team are on tour of Sri Lanka and will play the first T20I game on Saturday, while the second T20I is scheduled for Sunday evening at 7 p.m.

Hence, there was a clash of timings between the two teams. As a result, the broadcasters reckon that the second T20I between India and Sri Lanka will generate more views and revenue than the IND W vs SL W final. That's the reason that the schedule has been changed. We will see the Womens Asia Cup 2024 final in the afternoon and the second T20I in the evening.

India women are all set to look to get their hands on the 8th title. The Women in Blue are the defending champions and have won seven out of nine editions. They have a golden chance to win the 8th title. Interestingly, they have beaten Sri Lanka women in five finals.

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