India Dominates Thailand in Women's Asia Cup Opener

Aug 30, 2026

56 min

Aug 30, 2026 18:30

Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma star as India open Asia Cup with big win over Thailand

## Shafali Verma's Explosive Start

India kicked off their Women's Asia Cup campaign with a commanding 94-run victory over Thailand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Shafali Verma was instrumental in setting up India's strong total, scoring a rapid 64 off 36 balls. Her innings included eight fours and three sixes, helping India surpass 100 runs within the first 10 overs.

## Deepti Sharma's Record-Breaking Spell

Deepti Sharma, playing her 150th T20I match, delivered a remarkable bowling performance. She took three wickets in just seven balls without conceding a run, finishing with figures of 3/0. This performance made her the leading wicket-taker in women's T20I cricket with 171 wickets. Her efforts were crucial in dismissing Thailand for 65 runs in 16.1 overs.

## Middle-Order Collapse

Despite the victory, India's middle-order collapse remains a concern. After a strong start, India lost four wickets for just 21 runs. Thailand's spinners, particularly Suleeporn Laomi, who took 3/26, caused significant trouble for the Indian batters.

## Looking Ahead

India will face Hong Kong in their next match on Thursday, aiming to continue their winning momentum in the tournament.

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