India's juggernaut rolled on in the Women's Asia Cup as they crushed Nepal by a massive 82 runs in Dambulla on Tuesday. This dominant win not only sealed their place in the semifinals but also highlighted the gulf in experience between the two sides.
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Openers Shine, But India Falters Late
Teenage prodigy Shafali Verma stole the show once again, blasting a scintillating 81 off just 48 balls. Partnering with Dayalan Hemalatha (47), she laid a solid foundation with a 122-run opening stand. However, India's batting sputtered after their dismissals, managing only 56 runs in the remaining overs. The credit for restricting India goes to the young Nepalese bowling attack, who clawed their way back with some disciplined bowling in the later stages.
Spinners Star as Nepal Crumbles
Chasing a daunting 179 for victory, Nepal's chase never really took off. Openers fell cheaply, and skipper Indu Barma's valiant effort (18 runs) couldn't prevent a batting collapse. Deepti Sharma (3-13) and Radha Yadav (2-12) were the wrecker-in-chiefs for India, bamboozling the Nepalese batters with their accurate spin bowling. Nepal could only manage 96 runs, succumbing to a heavy defeat.
Key Takeaways
India continues their dominant run in the tournament, showcasing their batting prowess and bowling depth.
Despite the loss, Nepal can take heart from their spirited performance, especially their opening win against UAE.
India awaits their semifinal opponent, determined to continue their quest for the Women's Asia Cup title.
Match Summary:
India: 178/3 (Shafali Verma 81, Dayalan Hemalatha 47, Jemimah Rodrigues 28*)
Nepal: 96/9 (Deepti Sharma 3-13, Radha Yadav 2-12)
India wins by 82 runs ❤️
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