August 31, 2026 9:02 AM
Women’s Asia Cup: Shafali, Deepti star as India thrash Thailand by 94 runs
India began their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Thailand by 94 runs at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, with Shafali Verma’s 19th T20I half-century followed by a dominant bowling display setting up a comprehensive win. Chasing 160, Thailand were bowled out for 65 in 16.1 overs, with wicketkeeper-batter Nannapat Koncharoenkai providing the only significant resistance with a 48-ball 41. Put in to bat, India made a brisk start. Smriti Mandhana scored ...