New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- Seven-time champions India will look to put together a stronger batting display when they take on Hong Kong in their second Group A match of the 2026 Women's T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
India began their campaign with a 94-run win over Thailand, but the victory also exposed some concerns with the bat. After reaching 101/2 at the halfway stage, India lost seven wickets for only 29 runs and ended their innings at 159/9.
Shafali Verma provided the early momentum with a quick 64 off 36 balls, but the middle order struggled once Thailand leg-spinner Suleeporn Laomi found her rhythm. Smriti Mandhana was run out for a low score, while Pratika Rawal, who came into the side for the inj...