Asia Cup: Shafali’s 64, Deepti's 3/0 help India with convincing 94-run win over Thailand
The Indian women's cricket team secured a dominant 94-run victory over Thailand in their Asia Cup opener. Despite a late batting collapse, India's bowlers, led by Deepti Sharma, restricted Thailand to a low total to seal the win.
Why it matters
The match highlights the growing competitiveness of women's cricket in Asia and the individual milestones achieved by players like Deepti Sharma.
India opened their Women’s T20 Asia Cup campaign with a convincing 94-run victory over Thailand on Sunday, overcoming a late batting collapse with a dominant bowling performance.Shafali sets platform, India stumble lateIndia looked on course for a huge total after Shafali Verma smashed 64 off 36 balls, hitting eight fours and three sixes. Alongside debutant Pratika Rawal, who made 22 off 18, Shafali helped India race to 101/2 after 10 overs.Smriti Mandhana contributed 19 off 10 balls, but was run out after hitting four boundaries. However, India lost their way dramatically after reaching 108/2, slipping to 137/9 as Thailand’s bowlers fought back. Leg-spinner Suleeporn Laomi was the standout performer with 3/26. Kranti Gaud, unbeaten on 15, helped India push the total to 159/9.India’s bowlers run riotThailand’s chase never really got going as India’s bowlers produced a clinical display.
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