Sitting pretty at 101 for two after 10 overs, India were looking good for a 200-plus total but lost seven wickets for just 29 runs to finish at 159. The seven-time champions, who won four Asia Cup titles in the ODI format and three in the T20 format, survived some anxious moments after a batting collapse in the second half of the first innings in their opening match against Thailand. India will need to sort out their batting frailties for a more complete performance when they face Hong Kong in their second match of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Dubai on Thursday.
the collapse left them with a lot to ponder, as against a top team, it could prove costly Although it did not affect the outcome of the match as India comfortably defeated Thailand by 94 runs. Kary Chan is another experienced all-rounder who showed intent with a quick-fire 28 off 20 balls in the first match and will need to anchor the middle order. However, Hong Kong being a minnow team, India will have more leeway to iron out their issues ahead of bigger battles, including against Pakistan in their last Group A game. After the Asia Cup, India will head into the Asian Games in Japan and will need to be at their absolute best before that, especially after a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign. Hong Kong, on the other hand, suffered a narrow six-run defeat to Thailand in the tournament opener.
