India Women vs Thailand Women: India Women opened their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 campaign with a 94-run win over Thailand Women in Dubai. Shafali Verma’s 64 led India’s 159/9 before Deepti Sharma produced a remarkable three-wicket spell without conceding a run.
Dubai — India Women began their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 94-run victory over Thailand Women in the third match of Group A at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on August 30. After Thailand elected to field, India posted 159/9 in 20 overs and then bowled Thailand out for 65 in 16.1 overs.
Shafali Verma was the standout batter for India, scoring 64 from 36 balls with eight fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 177.77. Deepti Sharma then delivered one of the defining bowling performances of the match, taking 3/0 from 1.1 overs. Nandani Sharma also claimed three wickets for 18 runs, while Shree Charani took two for 10.
Key Highlights
- India Women defeated Thailand Women by 94 runs in the third Group A match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026.
- India scored 159/9 in 20 overs after Thailand chose to field first.
- Shafali Verma made 64 from 36 balls and was named Player of the Match.
- Thailand were dismissed for 65 in 16.1 overs, with Nannapat Koncharoenkai top-scoring with 41 from 48 balls.
- Deepti Sharma took 3/0 in 1.1 overs and became the leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20Is with 171 wickets.
- Nandani Sharma claimed 3/18, while Shree Charani returned 2/10.
- India received two points from the match, while Thailand received none.
India Women vs Thailand Women: Shafali Leads India to 159
India’s innings began rapidly, with Smriti Mandhana scoring 19 from 10 balls before being run out by Suwanchonrathi. Shafali Verma continued the attack and reached 50 from 26 balls, eventually finishing with 64 from 36 deliveries.
Pratika Rawal provided support with 22 from 18 balls as India reached 50 in 4.1 overs and 100 in 9.6 overs. The second-wicket partnership between Shafali and Rawal contributed 50 runs from 34 balls.
Rawal was dismissed at 91/2 in the 9th over when Suleeporn Laomi’s delivery stayed low and went through her defensive shot. Harmanpreet Kaur was then dismissed for five from nine balls by Thipatcha Putthawong, leaving India 108/3.
India’s innings changed sharply after that point. Shafali fell for 64 at 112/4, caught and bowled by Laomi, and Richa Ghosh was dismissed for a golden duck from the next delivery. Laomi completed a three-wicket haul, finishing with 3/26 from four overs.
India lost seven wickets for 29 runs after reaching 108/3, slipping to 137/9. Kranti Gaud’s unbeaten 15 from eight balls, including one four and one six, helped India recover enough to reach 159/9. Shree Charani remained unbeaten on six from eight balls.
India Women Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | run out (Suwanchonrathi) | 19 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 190.00 |
| Shafali Verma | c & b Laomi | 64 | 36 | 8 | 3 | 177.77 |
| Pratika Rawal | b Laomi | 22 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 122.22 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | c Maya b Putthawong | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.55 |
| Bharti Fulmali | c Suwanchonrathi b Chaturongrattana | 13 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 92.85 |
| Richa Ghosh † | c Putthawong b Laomi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Deepti Sharma | run out (Laomi) | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.42 |
| Prema Rawat | st †Koncharoenkai b Chaturongrattana | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Nandani Sharma | b Sutthiruang | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Shree Charani | not out | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Kranti Gaud | not out | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 187.50 |
| Extras | b 1, w 2 | 3 | ||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 7.95) | 159/9 | 20 overs | |||
Fall of Wickets
- 1-38 (Smriti Mandhana, 2.6 ov)
- 2-91 (Pratika Rawal, 8.6 ov)
- 3-108 (Harmanpreet Kaur, 11.3 ov)
- 4-112 (Shafali Verma, 12.4 ov)
- 5-112 (Richa Ghosh, 12.5 ov)
- 6-127 (Deepti Sharma, 15.2 ov)
- 7-136 (Bharti Fulmali, 16.3 ov)
- 8-137 (Prema Rawat, 16.6 ov)
- 9-137 (Nandani Sharma, 17.2 ov)
Thailand Women Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phannita Maya | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 10.33 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thipatcha Putthawong | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunida Chaturongrattana | 3 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 10.33 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Onnicha Kamchomphu | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6.33 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Suleeporn Laomi | 4 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6.50 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Chanida Sutthiruang | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 4.66 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Thailand Collapse as India Spinners Take Control
Thailand’s chase never developed momentum. Kranti Gaud removed Natthakan Chantham in the opening over, while Nandani Sharma dismissed Phannita Maya in the fourth over. Shree Charani then removed Aphisara Suwanchonrathi and Chanida Sutthiruang as Thailand slipped to 43/4.
Deepti Sharma made an immediate impact in her first over, dismissing Naomi Hamilton and Nannaphat Chaihan in successive deliveries. She returned at the end of the innings to remove Nannapat Koncharoenkai for 41, completing figures of 3/0 in just 1.1 overs.
Koncharoenkai was Thailand’s only batter to make a substantial contribution. Her 48-ball 41 contained five fours. No other Thailand batter reached double figures, while Suleeporn Laomi and Sunida Chaturongrattana made six and zero respectively.
Thailand Women Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natthakan Chantham | b Gaud | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Phannita Maya | c Pratika Rawal b Nandani Sharma | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Nannapat Koncharoenkai † | c †Ghosh b Deepti Sharma | 41 | 48 | 5 | 0 | 85.41 |
| Aphisara Suwanchonrathi | lbw b Shree Charani | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 |
| Chanida Sutthiruang | c Mandhana b Shree Charani | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.42 |
| Naomi Hamilton | lbw b Deepti Sharma | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Nannaphat Chaihan | c Nandani Sharma b Deepti Sharma | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Suleeporn Laomi | c Shafali Verma b Nandani Sharma | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Sunida Chaturongrattana | c †Ghosh b Nandani Sharma | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Onnicha Kamchomphu | run out (Mandhana) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Thipatcha Putthawong (c) | not out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | w 1 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 16.1 Ov (RR: 4.02) | 65 | 16.1 overs | |||
Fall of Wickets
- 1-4 (Natthakan Chantham, 0.5 ov)
- 2-16 (Phannita Maya, 3.1 ov)
- 3-35 (Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, 5.4 ov)
- 4-43 (Chanida Sutthiruang, 7.4 ov)
- 5-44 (Naomi Hamilton, 8.1 ov)
- 6-44 (Nannaphat Chaihan, 8.3 ov)
- 7-60 (Suleeporn Laomi, 14.5 ov)
- 8-60 (Sunida Chaturongrattana, 14.6 ov)
- 9-60 (Onnicha Kamchomphu, 15.1 ov)
- 10-65 (Nannapat Koncharoenkai, 16.1 ov)
India Women Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kranti Gaud | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.50 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Nandani Sharma | 4 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 4.50 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Shree Charani | 3 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 3.33 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Prema Rawat | 4 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 2.75 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Deepti Sharma | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Match Flow and Key Turning Points
India’s powerplay produced 65 runs for one wicket. India reached 50 in 4.1 overs and 100 in 9.6 overs before moving to 150 in 19.3 overs. At the interval, India were 159/9, with Shree Charani unbeaten on six and Kranti Gaud unbeaten on 15.
Thailand made 39 runs while losing three wickets during its powerplay. At the 10-over mark, Thailand were 44/6, with Koncharoenkai on 26 and Laomi yet to score. Thailand eventually reached 50 in 11.5 overs before being dismissed for 65.
Laomi’s spell was the main reason Thailand were able to limit India’s scoring after the halfway point. She dismissed Pratika Rawal, Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh, while Sunida Chaturongrattana claimed two wickets. India’s late recovery came through Gaud’s unbeaten 15 and Charani’s unbeaten six.
Deepti Sharma Sets a Women’s T20I Record
Deepti Sharma’s 3/0 became the least runs conceded by an India Women bowler for a three-or-more-wicket haul in a Women’s T20I. The source records 26 such spells overall in the format.
Her final wicket of the match was Nannapat Koncharoenkai in the 17th over. The dismissal also moved Deepti to 171 wickets in Women’s T20Is, making her the leading wicket-taker in the format at that point.
| Player | Women’s T20I wickets |
|---|---|
| Deepti Sharma (IND-W) | 171* |
| Thipatcha Putthawong (THA-W) | 170 |
| Henriette Ishimwe (RWA-W) | 164 |
| Sophie Ecclestone (ENG-W) | 154 |
| Kary Chan (HKG-W) | 153 |
| Onnicha Kamchomphu (THA-W) | 153 |
India Women’s Three-Plus Wicket Hauls With Fewest Runs
| Figures | Player | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/0 | Deepti Sharma | THA-W | Dubai | 2026 |
| 3/5 | Renuka Singh | SL-W | Sylhet | 2022 |
| 3/6 | Pooja Vastrakar | MAS-W | Kuala Lumpur | 2018 |
| 3/6 | Titas Sadhu | SL-W | Hangzhou | 2023 |
| 3/6 | Radha Yadav | SA-W | Chennai | 2024 |
Most T20I Wickets for India Women in a Calendar Year
| Wickets | Player | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Poonam Yadav | 2018 |
| 30 | Deepti Sharma | 2024 |
| 29 | Deept Sharma | 2022 |
| 29 | Radha Yadav | 2024 |
| 29* | Shree Charani | 2026 |
Captains Assess India’s Performance
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said the team was pleased with the overall performance but acknowledged that the batting side did not handle the changing conditions well enough after the new ball stopped coming onto the bat cleanly. She credited Thailand’s bowlers for maintaining pressure and said teams could not be taken lightly in the Asia Cup because of their improvement.
Kaur highlighted Shafali Verma’s return to rhythm with the bat and Deepti Sharma’s experience and wicket-taking ability as key positives from the match.
“Both of them are key players for us.”
Shafali Verma, who was named Player of the Match, explained that she initially concentrated on placing the ball into gaps before adjusting her approach when the ball began to hold. She said the team was happy with the performance and wanted to give everything for the team.
Thailand captain Thipatcha Putthawong said her team was proud of its overall performance and viewed the match against India as a valuable opportunity. She also said Thailand’s bowling in the second half of India’s innings had restricted India below the total the team initially appeared likely to reach.
Match Details: Women’s Asia Cup 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India Women vs Thailand Women, 3rd Match, Group A |
| Tournament | Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup 2026 |
| Date | August 30, 2026 |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Match type | Women’s T20I |
| Toss | Thailand Women elected to field first |
| India Women | 159/9 in 20 overs |
| Thailand Women | 65 all out in 16.1 overs |
| Result | India Women won by 94 runs |
| Player of the Match | Shafali Verma, 64 from 36 balls |
| Points | India Women 2, Thailand Women 0 |
| Local start time | 18:30 |
| First session | 18:30–19:45 |
| Interval | 19:45–20:00 |
| Second session | 20:00–21:15 |
| Match day | August 30, 2026, night |
| Umpires | Nimali Perera,Rokeya Sultana |
| TV Umpire | Sathira jakir |
| Match Referee | Supriya Das |
Who won the India Women vs Thailand Women match?
India Women defeated Thailand Women by 94 runs in the third Group A match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026.
How many runs did Shafali Verma score?
Shafali Verma scored 64 runs from 36 balls, including eight fours and three sixes, and was named Player of the Match.
What was Deepti Sharma’s bowling figure?
Deepti Sharma took three wickets without conceding a run from 1.1 overs.
How many runs did Thailand score?
Thailand Women were bowled out for 65 in 16.1 overs, with Nannapat Koncharoenkai scoring 41 from 48 balls.
India therefore collected two points from their opening Women’s Asia Cup 2026 match, while Thailand finished the contest without a point. India’s bowling performance provided the decisive difference after Thailand had restricted the Indian batting side to 159/9.
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