India Begin Women’s Asia Cup Campaign with Dominant Win Over Thailand
What Happened
India started their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 campaign in style, defeating Thailand by 94 runs in Dubai. After posting 159/9, powered by Shafali Verma’s 64, India bundled Thailand out for just 65, with Deepti Sharma and Nandani Sharma taking three wickets each.
Key Takeaways
The comprehensive victory gave India a strong start to the tournament and boosted their net run rate. Deepti Sharma also achieved a major milestone, becoming the highest wicket-taker in Women’s T20 Internationals during the match.