In the match against Hong Kong, Team India has reached the score of 85 runs for the loss of one wicket in 10 overs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.
Having been put to bat first, and Pratika Rawal are unbeaten at the crease. Fellow opening batswoman Shafali Verma was dismissed on 28 runs in 17 balls, including three boundaries and two maximums.
Hong Kong’s Ruchitha Venkatesh has managed to claim one wicket. Iqra Sahar, Kary Chan, Marina Lamplough, Maryam Bibi, and Mei Wai Siu will continue the hunt for their first wicket.
Earlier, has won the toss and elected to bowl first against the “Women in Blue”.
After winning the toss, Hong Kong’s skipper Miles said, “We’re going to have a bowl first. I think the conditions would suit that. Very confident with our batting lineup to come out here and chase down any score. So, let’s make the most of these conditions. [What is a good total?] I think we’ve seen, as an average score, it’s been about 120 -130. They’re obviously a very accomplished side, so, looking at 140, 150, we’ve had a couple of chases like that this year. So, if we can keep them to 140, 150… [Any changes?] We have two changes. I’m coming in for Dorothea, and Iqra Sahar is coming in. [How big is this occasion?] It’s obviously a very exciting occasion. We’re playing one of the top teams in the world. They’re an incredible side. Obviously, everyone’s very excited to see how we can compete against such an incredible side. And, I mean, taking in the occasion and enjoying ourselves, and hopefully we come back to the Asia Cup in the future. [On Alison Siu playing her 100th T20I] She’s been a spearhead for our attack for many years now. Always making 100 appearances for your country is an incredible achievement. So, congrats to Alison, and we’re happy to have her on the side always and hope she has a great game”.
Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026, India vs Hong Kong: Confirmed Playing XIs
India: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Nandani Sharma, Sree Charani, Kranti Gaud.
Hong Kong: Natasha Miles (C), Maryam Bibi, Alison Siu, Mariko Hill, Iqra Sahar, Joyleen Kaur, Marina Lamplough, Yasmin Daswani (WK), Ruchita Venkatesh, Shanzeen Shahzad, Kary Chan.