India Cruises to 94-Run Win Over Thailand in Asia Cup Opener
· Sports · Times of India, Indian Express, Cricbuzz
India opened their Women’s T20 Asia Cup campaign with a convincing 94-run victory over Thailand on Sunday, recovering from a late batting collapse with a disciplined bowling display. Opener Shafali Verma top-scored with 64 runs off 36 balls, hitting eight fours and three sixes alongside debutant Pratika Rawal, who contributed 22. India raced to 101/2 after 10 overs before losing momentum and slipping from 108/2 to 159/9, with Thailand leg-spinner Suleeporn Laomi claiming 3/26. In response, Thailand's chase folded for 65 runs in 16.1 overs as Nandani Sharma and Deepti Sharma took three wickets each. Nannapat Koncharoenkai offered the lone resistance for Thailand with an unbeaten 41 off 48 balls.
Why it matters
The opening win establishes India as early frontrunners in the tournament, though the late batting collapse highlights middle-order vulnerabilities that need addressing.
Read the original report — Times of India
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