{"id":100440,"date":"2024-07-23T17:50:26","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T17:50:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/23\/shafali-verma-stars-as-india-thrash-nepal-to-qualify-for-womens-asia-cup-semifinals-cricket-news-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2024-07-23T17:50:26","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T17:50:26","slug":"shafali-verma-stars-as-india-thrash-nepal-to-qualify-for-womens-asia-cup-semifinals-cricket-news-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/23\/shafali-verma-stars-as-india-thrash-nepal-to-qualify-for-womens-asia-cup-semifinals-cricket-news-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Shafali Verma stars as India thrash Nepal to qualify for women&#8217;s Asia Cup semifinals | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/msid-111968262,imgsize-44720.cms?resize=1280,720&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Shafali Verma stars as India thrash Nepal to qualify for women&#8217;s Asia Cup semifinals | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India\" title=\"Shafali Verma stars as India thrash Nepal to qualify for women&#8217;s Asia Cup semifinals | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India\" \/><\/div>\n<div>NEW DELHI: India&#8217;s explosive batter <!-- -->Shafali Verma<!-- --> led the charge with a remarkable 48-ball 81, her career-best, propelling the defending champions to a decisive 82-run victory over Nepal In a commanding display at the <!-- -->Women&#8217;s Asia Cup<!-- --> T20 tournament at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on Tuesday. <br \/>This win ensured India&#8217;s progression to the semifinals.The match witnessed India experimenting with their batting lineup, with Shafali Verma and Dayalan Hemalatha opening the innings. The duo provided a stellar start, amassing 122 runs in the first 14 overs, setting a strong foundation for India&#8217;s innings.<br \/>Opting to bat first after winning the toss, India capitalized on the opportunity with Hemalatha contributing a valuable 47 runs. The partnership&#8217;s aggressive approach was instrumental in India reaching a competitive total of 178 for three. <!-- -->Jemimah Rodrigues<!-- --> further bolstered the innings with an unbeaten 28 off 15 balls, enhancing the score with three boundaries in the concluding over.<br \/>Facing a challenging target, Nepal&#8217;s pursuit was hindered by India&#8217;s proficient bowling attack, limiting them to 96 for nine in their allotted 20 overs. The requirement for Nepal to surpass Pakistan&#8217;s net run rate and secure a semifinal berth necessitated achieving the target within 10 overs, a feat they were unable to accomplish. <\/p>\n<p>Deepti Sharma<!-- --> emerged as the standout bowler for India, claiming three wickets for 13 runs. She was well-supported by <!-- -->Radha Yadav<!-- --> and Arundhati Reddy, who took two wickets each, contributing to a formidable bowling performance that stifled Nepal&#8217;s chase.<br \/>Nepal&#8217;s innings was characterized by regular wicket losses, with their top order struggling against India&#8217;s seam and spin attack. Arundhati Reddy&#8217;s early dismissal of Nepal&#8217;s openers set the tone, while Deepti Sharma&#8217;s all-round performance, including a direct hit, showcased India&#8217;s dominance in the field.<br \/>Shafali Verma&#8217;s innings was a highlight, featuring an array of shots that put the Nepalese bowlers under pressure. Her aggressive batting, marked by 12 fours and a six, was particularly punishing against medium pacer Kabita Joshi and off-spinner Sabnam Rai. Hemalatha, despite a slower start, managed to support the innings effectively, contributing with both boundaries and a six.<br \/>The match also witnessed moments of resilience from Nepal, including a missed catch opportunity that could have broken the opening partnership earlier. 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