Womens Asia Cup 2024: India Women Extend Winning Streak with Victory Over Nepal, Advance to Semifinals as Group Leaders. India Women continued their impressive form in the Women’s Asia Cup 2024, securing their spot in the semifinals as group winners after a commanding win against Nepal Women. Here’s a detailed look at their latest triumph. The Womens Asia Cup 2024 has been full of surprises, with several teams showcasing exceptional performances.
India Women Maintain Dominance
In the latest group stage match, led by Smriti Mandhana, the reigning champions displayed exceptional skill, defeating Nepal Women by 82 runs. Mandhana’s decision to bat first paid off, with significant contributions from her team. Dayalan Hemalatha, who had been struggling, found form with a crucial 47 off 42 balls, while Shafali Verma’s explosive 81 led India to a total of 178/3 in 20 overs. As the tournament progresses, the Womens Asia Cup 2024 has highlighted the growing talent in women’s cricket across the continent.
Nepal Women could only muster 96 runs for the loss of 9 wickets, ending their group stage campaign on a low note. Shafali Verma, named Man of the Match, expressed her satisfaction, highlighting her improved consistency and confidence after this innings. Womens Asia Cup 2024 has seen a strong showing from defending champions, who are looking to secure their title once again.
Womens Asia Cup 2024 : Post-Match Reactions
Indu Barma (Nepal Women Captain):
“I’m proud of our team. We’ve identified our weaknesses and are determined to come back stronger. Playing against a team like India has been a great learning experience. Our bowlers gained momentum after the 10th over, and although we faced challenges, the exposure was invaluable. We’ll continue to practice and improve.”
Smriti Mandhana (India Women Captain):
“As an opener, it’s rare not to get a chance to bat, so I’m pleased with our performance. Shafali and Hema’s contributions were crucial, and it was good to see our team finish well. We’ve been preparing diligently for the World Cup, and every game is part of that preparation. Nepal played with great spirit, and we hope to face them again. We’ll take a few days to rest and then focus on the semifinal.”
With the semifinals approaching, India Women are set to continue their pursuit of the Women’s Asia Cup title.