India vs Nepal: Women’s Asia Cup T20 Match Summary
India Secures Semifinal Spot with Dominant 82-Run Victory over Nepal
In a compelling performance at the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup T20, India triumphed over Nepal by 82 runs, securing a place in the semifinals. Deepti Sharma shone with the ball, taking 3 wickets, while Arundhati Reddy and Radha Yadav each contributed with 2 wickets.
India’s Batting Dominance
Indian openers Shafali Verma and Dayalan Hemalatha set the stage with a robust partnership of 122 runs for the first wicket. Verma scored a blistering 81, and Hemalatha added 47, guiding India to a formidable total of 178/3 in their allotted 20 overs.
Match Highlights
- 21:59 IST: India clinched victory as Nepal was all out for 93 runs. Deepti Sharma’s tight bowling and fielding efforts ensured Nepal’s innings fell short.
- 21:53 IST: With Nepal struggling at 93/9, Deepti Sharma’s consistent performance and crucial wickets solidified India’s win.
- 21:46 IST: The Indian bowlers kept up the pressure, with Radha Yadav’s crucial breakthrough reducing Nepal to 86/8.
- 21:35 IST: Renuka Singh’s disciplined over resulted in another Nepal wicket, pushing them further behind.
- 21:28 IST: Deepti Sharma continued her excellent form, taking out Kabita Joshi with a well-executed LBW.
India’s Innings at a Glance
- 20:24 IST: India concluded their innings at 178/3. Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh added valuable runs in the final overs, contributing to the high total.
- 20:14 IST: Sanjana’s departure in the penultimate over brought a brief halt to the run flow, but India continued to build their total.
- 20:06 IST: Shafali Verma achieved her highest T20 score, showing exceptional form with a powerful innings.
Key Performances
- Shafali Verma: 81 runs from 52 balls
- Dayalan Hemalatha: 47 runs from 34 balls
- Deepti Sharma: 3 wickets for 22 runs
Pre-Match Updates
- 18:36 IST: India won the toss and opted to bat first.
- 18:27 IST: Nepal needed a substantial target chase to qualify, making the match a crucial one for them.
India’s comprehensive win not only showcased their batting prowess but also highlighted their disciplined bowling, setting a strong tone for the semifinals of the tournament.
