Asia Cup for women
Shafali Verma excels throughout an experimental evening. India is still too superior over Nepal.
India proved to be too strong for Nepal on a night when little trials were made, as they completed the Women's Asia Cup group stage with a flawless record. With a modified batting lineup and the decision to bat first, India scored 178/3, highlighted by 81 from Shafali Verma, who recorded his highest T20I total. In the run-chase, Nepal was able to complete the 20 overs and end up at 96/9.
Smriti Mandhana leaving for the toss was the first of many changes for India. Evidently resting was Harmanpreet Kaur, who claimed after the match that she was alright despite not fielding for half of India's defensive against the UAE. Sajana Sajeevan, a colleague of hers from the Mumbai Indians, and Arundhati Reddy, who took Pooja Vastrakar's place after she stopped playing in
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