Page 25 - Asia Cup

India beat Thailand by 74 runs to enter women's Asia Cup T20 final

India beat Thailand by 74 runs to enter women's Asia Cup final here on Thursday. Chasing 149 for a win, Thailand could only score 74 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs. Skipper Naruemol Chaiwai and Nattaya Boochatham scored 21 each for Thailand, while Deepti Sharma was the pick of the Indian bowlers with figures of 3 for 7. Earlier, sent in to bat, India made 148 for six. Shafali Verma made 42, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues contributed 36 and 27 respectively. Sornnarin Tippoch was the best bowler for Thailand with figures of 3/24. Brief Scores: India: 148 for 6 in 20 overs (Shafali Verma 42, Harmanpreet Kaur 36; Sornnarin Tippoch 3/24). Thailand: 74 for 9 in 20 overs (Naruemol Chaiwai 21, Nattaya Boochatham 21; Deepti Sharma 3/7).

India beat Bangladesh by 59 runs in Women's Asia Cup, led by Shafali Verma

India defeated Bangladesh by 59 runs in a Women's Asia Cup match here on Saturday. Opting to bat, Shafali Verma smashed a quickfire 55 off only 44 balls while in-form Jemimah Rodrigues used the long handle to good effect with an unbeaten 35 as India managed a par 159 or 5. Shafali and stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana (47 off 38 balls) added 96 for the opening stand while Jemimah and Deepti Sharma (10) added 29 runs in just 2.3 overs. The Indian bowlers then defended the target easily, restricting the hosts to 100 for 7. Captain Nigar Sultana top-scored with 36 while Fargana Hoque made 30. For India, Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma picked up two wickets apiece. Brief Scores: India 159 for 5 in 20 overs (Shafali Verma 55, Jemimah Rodriguees 35 not out; Rumana Ahmed 3/27) vs Bangladesh 100 for 7 in 20 overs (Nigar Sultana 36; Shafali Verma 2/10, Deepti Sharma 2/13).

Women's Asia Cup: lndia opts to bat against Bangladesh, Harmanpreet rested

India won the toss and opted to bat first against defending champions Bangladesh in a Women's Asia Cup league match here on Saturday. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has been rested against the home team and Smriti Mandhana will lead the side in her place. Shafali Verma, Kiran Navgire and Sneh Rana came in for Harmanpreet, D Hemalatha and Radha Yadav in the Indian playing eleven. Bangladesh have left out Shamima Sultana and brought in Lata Mondal. India lost by 14 runs against arch-rivals Pakistan in their last match. Teams: India: Smriti Mandhana (captain), Shafali Verma, S Meghana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kiran Navgire, Pooja Vastrakar, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad. Bangladesh: Murshida Khatun, Fargana Hoque, Nigar Sultana (captain & wk), Ritu Moni, Lata Mondal, Fahima Khatun, Rumana Ahmed, Nahida Akter, Salma Khatun, Fariha Trisna, Sanjida Akter Meghla.

Pakistan shocks India with first T20 win over arch-rivals since 2016

Indian batters bungled badly in a straightforward chase as Pakistan recorded their first win over the arch-rivals in six years with a 13-run victory in the Women's Asia Cup, here on Friday. India, the most formidable team in Asia by some distance, batted poorly to be all out for 124 in 19.4 overs after Pakistan posted a modest 137 for six. Pakistan scripted a remarkable turnaround less than 24 hours after their shock loss over Thailand. At 65 for five, India were in all sorts of trouble with majority of the batters including star player Smriti Mandhana (17 off 19) throwing their wickets away. Prior this game, India enjoyed a 10-2 record over Pakistan whose previous win over the arch-rivals came way back in the 2016 T20 World Cup in New Delhi. Pooja Vastrakar got herself run out after attempting a run off a misfield while Dayalan Hemalatha (20 off 22) let her team down after not capitalising on a start. Questions were raised over Harmanpreet Kaur's fitness as she came into bat at

T20 WC: Creases that India must straighten during the South Africa series

The skipper of the Indian team needs to find form. It has been a long time since Rohit Sharma has played several good innings on the trot

I am enjoying batting since the comeback at Asia Cup, says Virat Kohli

Being the senior-most player in the Indian squad and one with vast experience of leading the side, Virat Kohli knows he has to use his experience and guide the youngsters

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Slow batting during middle overs is an issue: BCCI's Asia Cup Review

India's batting in the middle overs between overs 7 to 15 is the main area of concern is what emerged out of BCCI's Asia Cup Review meeting ahead of the all-important ICC T20 World Cup starting October 16. India's first match of the showpiece event is in Melbourne against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 23. On Monday, the BCCI announced the team for the marquee event along with the six T20I matches against Australia and South Africa, starting September 20. However, apart from the squad selection, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah along with the national selection committee did discuss the underwhelming performance of the national team during the continental championship. "Yes, the Asia Cup performance was discussed. But obviously, more than problems, the focus is on solutions and what are the things that needs to be improved during the T20 World Cup," a senior BCCI official privy to developments told PTI on conditions of anonymity. While there were a few issues,

Day after winning series vs SA, Stokes eyes on regaining the Ashes

On the upcoming tour of Pakistan, Stokes felt the pacers won't get that much purchase from the wicket they get in home conditions and players will have to be ready for the challenges

Sri Lanka take out victory parade on open-top bus after Asia Cup triumph

Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanak heaped praise on his team and said that they gave their best as they clinch the Asia Cup 2022 beating Pakistan by 23 runs

Asia Cup Final SL vs PAK Highlights: Sri Lanka clinch Asia Cup by 23 runs

Asia Cup 2022 Final Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Highlights: Sri Lanka clinched its sixth Asia Cup title beating Pakistan by 23 runs. Rajapkasa (71), Madushan (4-34) and Hasaranga (36, 3-27) were the heroes

Asia Cup: Five things that can change the game in Sri Lanka-Pakistan finale

Asia Cup Final Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Here are some of the expectations from the finale based on how the tournament has panned out so far. These things could literally change the game on its head

Asia Cup Final 2022: Live streaming, How to watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?

Asia Cup 2022: Pakistan cricket team is all set to avenge their defeat against Sri Lanka in the finals. Read this detailed report on where can you live stream the match or enjoy the live telecast

Asia Cup Final 2022, SL vs PAK: Preview, predicted 11, pitch and weather

Asia Cup Final 2022, SL vs. PAK: Sri Lanka to play Pakistan after the 2014 Asia Cup final. Read this detailed report to know everything about pitch, weather, playing 11, and history between teams

Asia Cup Final 2022, SL vs PAK: Ticket prices and how to book them online

Asia Cup Final 2022, SL vs PAK: Sri Lanka and Pakistan will face each other for the fourth time in the Asia Cup finals. Read this report to know everything about ticket prices & how to buy them

Asia Cup 2022, Super 4: Pakistan lost to Sri Lanka in the final rehearsal

Asia Cup 2022, Super 4: Wanindu Hasaranga's all-round performance and Nissanka's batting helped Sri Lanka win the match. Read this detailed report to know everything about Super 4, Asia cup matches

SL vs PAK Asia Cup Highlights: Bowlers, Nissanka shine in Lankan victory

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia Cup Super Four Highlights: Nissanka's 55* was more than enough to guide Sri Lanka to a five-wicket win over Pakistan even as they were 29/3 at one stage in chase of 122

Asia Cup 2022 points table: Sri Lanka stays on top of the table

Asia Cup 2022 Points table: Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in the second last game of the tournament. Read this detailed report to know everything about Asia Cup 2022 points table and matches

Space given by you made me feel relaxed during the game, Kohli tells Rohit

Virat Kohli is all praise for skipper Rohit Sharma for the kind of "communication" he has had with him which has helped him stay relaxed and return to his "original template". Kohli finally got his 71st international hundred in the inconsequential final Super 4 Asia Cup game against Afghanistan and the BCCI.TV had the current and former captain engaged in some serious chat and occasional banter after the game. "We will learn from these Super 4 games (Pakistan and Sri Lanka) as to where we have gone wrong. There was clear communication from the management. The space that you gave me made me feel relaxed. So when I came back (after break), I was excited about what I could contribute to team," Kohli told his "interviewer" Rohit. Getting back to his 'Old Template' ------------------------------------- There are many ways to skin a cat and Kohli told his skipper that he realised that he should stick to his tried and tested "template" where six hitting isn't always a priority. "I banke

Asia Cup 2022: Kohli thanks fans after ending three-year century drought

Kohli's international ton came after an extended period of nearly three years as he had made his 70th century in November 2019