NEW DELHI: Adeesha Herath, a specially abled Sri Lankan fan had a pleasant surprise when she met with
Team India
star opener
Smriti Mandhana
during the
Women's Asia Cup
in Dambulla.
After India triumphed in their opener against arch-rivals Pakistan, Mandhana interacted with the fan and also presented her with a mobile phone.
In a heartwarming interaction, Mandhana also posed for photographs with the fan at the stadium.
In their tournament opener title contenders India romped to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan.
India first bundled out Pakistan for a below-par 108 after being asked to bowl and then chased down the target with as many as 35 balls remaining for a big win.
Chasing 109, Indian openers Shafali Verma (40) and Smriti Mandhana (45) were at their best as they toyed with the Pakistani attack.
India Women next face United Arab Emirates in their second Group A game at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on July 21.