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India Women Dominate UAE watch Women by 78 Runs in Women’s Asia Cup Group A Clash
India Women stepped watch onto the field
at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium with purpose and fire facing United Arab Emirates Women in a crucial Group A clash of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024 India’s performance was emphatic and polished combining explosive batting with clinical bowling to secure a 78‑run win over UAE and move closer to the semifinals
Watch Pre‑Match Context
India entered this fixture with momentum having already won their opening encounter in the Asia Cup Women’s T20 format UAE meanwhile were seeking redemption after earlier losses and hoping for a strong showing to stay competitive in the group Internal expectations were high especially from India who had to balance aggression with composure to post a big total given UAE’s ability to pull off surprises
India’s Batting Masterclass
Opting to bat first after UAE won the toss India women were jolted early with three quick wickets falling in the powerplay including the dismissals of Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, and Dayalan Hemalatha
From that low point the watch innings
found two pillars in Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh Harmanpreet Kaur responded with a steady, anchoring innings of 66 off 47 balls rotating strike building partnerships first with Jemimah Rodrigues then with Richa Ghosh Richa Ghosh on the other hand was explosive she smashed 64 not out from just 29 balls her knock lit up the final overs with boundaries flowing including an over from Heena Hotchandani where Richa hit five consecutive fours to bring up her fifty in just 26 balls
Shafali Verma gave watch India a blazing start
scoring 37 off 18 balls before the early mix of wickets made things tricky Extras and some loose bowling from UAE gave India enough width to settle into sizeable partnerships and post a formidable total of 201 for 5 in 20 overs their highest in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup at that point
UAE’s Response Under Pressure
Chasing 202 UAE Women faced a daunting task from the start They lost early wickets as India’s bowlers struck with accuracy Renuka Singh and Pooja Vastrakar were among those who made early inroads stifling the chase in the powerplay
There were some moments of resistance Esha Rohit Oza stood firm with 38 off 36 balls while Kavisha Egodage played a gritty 40 not out off 32 balls attempt to chase down the total but partnerships were scarce and momentum constantly was slipping away
Bowling from India was disciplined with Deepti Sharma being the standout she picked up 2 wickets for 23 runs keeping things tight through her spells Support came from Renuka Singh, Radha Yadav, Tanuja Kanwar and Pooja Vastrakar who each chipped in to ensure UAE never truly got back in the game
Key Turning watch Points
- Early wobble for India but the middle order regrouped and built solid partnerships that turned the tide
- The blitz from Richa Ghosh in the final overs which pushed the score past 200 giving India the cushion
- India’s bowlers striking early in UAE innings keeping momentum in their favor
- UAE’s inability to string long partnerships except for Oza and Egodage’s stand which came too late in the chase
What This Means Moving Forward
With this win India Women solidify their place at the top of Group A boosting their Net Run Rate and making a strong case for a semifinal berth UAE Women will need to regroup learn from the game especially their middle overs both with bat and ball if they are to stay in contention in this tournament
India will be looking to build on their form carry forward confidence and consistency into the knockout stages UAE meanwhile would be eyeing improvements in all facets especially death overs bowling and handling pressure situations
Player Of watch The Match
Richa Ghosh for her unbeaten 64 off 29 balls that swung the momentum in India’s favour at a critical juncture Her finishing skills under pressure defined the innings and set a target that proved far beyond UAE’s reach
Takeaway Lessons
- Importance of middle order stability after early setbacks
- Value of explosive finishing in T20s to push totals beyond psychological barriers
- Need for disciplined bowling under pressure especially in powerplays and death overs
- Mental resilience for teams like UAE against stronger sides
For more match reports and updates from the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 see our Women’s Asia Cup section or read about India Women vs Pakistan Women clash coming up soon
External Link
India Women vs United Arab Emirates Women Scorecard on ESPNcricinfo
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