India Women Begin Asia Cup With 94-Run Win

India defeated Thailand by 94 runs in the Women's T20 Asia Cup opener on August 31, 2026, after posting 159/9 and bowling out their opponents for 65.

Shafali Verma led India's batting effort with 64 off 36 balls as India reached 159/9 in their innings. Her score was the highest individual contribution in India's total.

Thailand's reply ended at 65 runs, leaving India with a 94-run victory in the opening match of the tournament. The result gave India a winning start to their Asia Cup campaign.

India's bowling was led by Deepti Sharma and Nandani Sharma, who took three wickets each. Deepti finished with figures of 3/0, conceding no runs while claiming three wickets.

The match therefore produced a clear difference between the two innings: India scored 159 runs for nine wickets, while Thailand was bowled out for 65. Verma's 64 formed the central contribution to India's total, before the bowlers completed the 94-run win.