Shafali Stars as India Crush Thailand
Shafali Verma scored 64 and India’s bowlers took eight wickets to bowl Thailand out for 65 in a dominant opening win.
- On Sunday, August 30, 2026, India Women defeated Thailand Women by 94 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, opening their Women's T20 Asia Cup campaign with a dominant victory.
- Opener Shafali Verma anchored the innings with a blistering 64 off 36 balls, including eight fours and three sixes, providing India with a flying start before a middle-order collapse.
- Despite early momentum, India's batting lineup slumped from 91/1 to 127/6 on the turning track as Thailand's bowlers, led by Suleeporn Laomi's 3/26, restricted the scoring rate.
- Thailand was bowled out for 65 in 16.1 overs as Deepti Sharma took 3/0 and Nandni Sharma claimed 3/18, sealing India's dominant bowling performance and 94-run victory.
- India next faces Hong Kong, China, on September 3, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur emphasizes the need to address batting inconsistencies on turning pitches moving forward.
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Harmanpreet lauds Thailands bowling after Indias massive 94-run win in Womens Asia Cup 2026 - The Tribune
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised Thailand for their disciplined bowling effort despite her side's middle-order collapse, as India began their Women's Asia Cup 2026 campaign with a comprehensive 94-run victory in Dubai on Sunday.
Shafali Verma after batting collapse vs Thailand in Asia Cup: We need to check what went wrong as a unit
Shafali smashed 64 off 36 balls in India’s 94-run win against Thailand, but there was much to ponder after the side slumped from 90 for one to 127 for six, before recovering to post 159 for nine.
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Times of IndiaWe need to check where we went wrong as a batting unit: Shafali Verma
Shafali Verma noted the Indian batting unit must improve on turning tracks. She scored 64 runs, but the team struggled after a strong start. The bowlers made India work hard for their eventual total of 159. Verma acknowledged the pitch offered hold and turn after the new ball. She credited Thailand's bowlers for their performance against India.
Shafali Verma Highlights India's Batting Challenges On Turning Pitches
India opener Shafali Verma acknowledged the team's batting unit needs to address its shortcomings on turning pitches, despite securing a 94-run victory against Thailand in the Women's Asia Cup opener. Verma, who scored a brisk 64, noted that while the new ball came on well, the older ball gripped and turned, causing difficulties for the middle order. She emphasised the need for adaptation and praised Thailand's improving performance.
Shafali Verma stars as India get off to stellar start in Women's Asia Cup 2026, defeat Thailand by 94 runs
The Indian team put forth a brilliant performance in their first game of the Women's Asia Cup 2026, defeating Thailand. Team India saw the likes of Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma and many more make a big impact in the game.
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