India beat Thailand by 94 runs (Image: X/Cricbuzz)
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. Nandni finished with three wickets, while Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Deepti Sharma produced an extraordinary spell, taking 3/0 in 1.1 overs. Thailand struggled to cope with India’s attack and were eventually bowled out for just 65, with Nannapat Koncharoenkai providing the only significant resistance. Koncharoenkai top-scored for Thailand with 41 off 48 balls, including five fours. India ultimately wrapped up the contest with a 94-run victory, making a strong start to their Asia Cup campaign. Brief scores: India Women 159/9 in 20 overs (Shafali Verma 64; Suleeporn Laomi 3/26, Sunida Chaturongrattana 2/31) beat Thailand Women 65 in 16.1 overs (Nannapat Koncharoenkai 41; Nandani Sharma 3/18, Shree Charani 2/10, Deepti Sharma 3/0) by 94 runs Get the latest Sports News and Live updates.
Thailand’s chase never really got going as India’s bowlers produced a clinical display. Kranti Gaud and Nandni Sharma struck early to remove Thailand’s openers before India’s spinners took control. Deepti’s three-wicket haul also saw her become the leading wicket-taker in women’s T20I cricket. She remained at the crease until the final wicket, but lacked support as wickets continued to fall around her. Download the TOI app.
India Dominates Thailand in Women’s T20 Asia Cup Opener
India commenced their Women’s T20 Asia Cup campaign with a decisive 94-run win over Thailand on Sunday. The match showcased a strong bowling performance that helped India recover from a late batting collapse.
Shafali Verma was the standout performer, scoring 64 runs off 36 balls, including eight fours and three sixes. Alongside debutant Pratika Rawal, who contributed 22 runs off 18 balls, India reached a formidable 101 for 2 after just 10 overs, setting a solid foundation for their innings.