The Indian women’s cricket team has once again demonstrated their dominance in the ongoing 09 edition of the Women’s Asia Cup, showcasing their skill and determination throughout the tournament.
As seven-time champions of this prestigious event, India has yet again lived up to expectations, marching through the group stages and delivering a commanding performance in the semi-final against Bangladesh. Now, with their sights set on the eighth title, the team faces a formidable challenge in the final against a strong Sri Lankan women’s team.
India, led by their experienced players and supported by emerging talent, stands on the brink of further cementing their legacy in women’s cricket in Asia. The final against Sri Lanka promises to be an exciting clash between Asia’s top two teams, offering fans a thrilling spectacle. Ahead of the Final, here’s a quick recap of India’s road to their 9th consecutive Women’s Asia Cup Final.
Group Stage:
Match 1: India vs Pakistan
In their opening match of Group A, India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets. Deepti Sharma was the player of the match for her bowling performance, taking 3 wickets in 4 overs. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma scored 45 and 40 runs respectively, helping India chase down the target of 108 runs in just 14.1 overs.
Match 2: India vs United Arab Emirates (UAE)
India’s second match against the UAE resulted in another comfortable win, this by 78 runs. Richa Ghosh’s unbeaten 64 runs off 29 balls, alongside skipper Harmanpreet Kaur’s 47-ball 66 propelled India to a total of 201 runs. In response, the UAE managed to score only 123/7 in 20 overs, with significant contributions from Esha Oza (38) and Kavisha Egodage (40), while Deepti again starred for India, this time leading the wickets tally with 2 to her name.
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Match 3: India vs Nepal
The final group-stage match saw India defeat Nepal by 82 runs. Shafali Verma’s impressive 81 runs off 48 balls, alongside Dayalan Hemalatha’s 47, clubbed for a 122-run stand opening wicket stand, helped India post 178/3. Nepal could only muster 96/9 in reply, with Deepti Sharma again excelling with 3 wickets.
Knockout:
Semi-Final 1: India vs Bangladesh
In the semi-final against Bangladesh, India’s bowlers, led by Renuka Singh and Radha Yadav (3 wickets each), restricted Bangladesh to just 80 runs. Smriti Mandhana (55*) and Shafali Verma (26*) then easily chased down the target in 11 overs, securing India’s place in the final.
India’s journey in the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup showcases their resilience and skill on the international stage. Despite facing tough competition, the team demonstrated outstanding performances throughout the tournament.