India vs Thailand Women Highlights, Women's Asia Cup 2026

India appeared firmly in control at 108/2, but Thailand fought back brilliantly to reduce them to 137/9. Kranti Gaud then provided some late resistance with an unbeaten 15 to take India close to the 160-run mark.

For Thailand, Suleeporn Laomi was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with 3/26, while Sunida Chaturongrattana claimed 2/31. Deepti Sharma reached another landmark in her distinguished international career on Sunday, becoming only the third Indian player to feature in 150 women’s T20Is.

What Happened

Harmanpreet leads the list with 202 T20I appearances, while Mandhana has played 171. Deepti also became only the 12th woman cricketer overall to reach the 150-match mark in the shortest format.

• The experienced all-rounder achieved the milestone during India’s Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 Group A opener against Thailand in Dubai, joining captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana in an exclusive Indian club.

• Before Sunday’s match, she had scored 1,270 runs and taken 168 wickets in 149 T20Is since making her international debut more than a decade ago.

• However, what happens after the opening pair could determine how effectively India convert strong starts into imposing totals.

Key Details

The milestone is another reflection of Deepti’s longevity and importance to India. Today Pratika is making her debut because Jemi is not there.

• India’s batting unit still boasts considerable firepower at the top, with Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma forming a formidable opening combination.

• The challenge will be to translate that depth into consistent performances.

• India’s pace attack also has plenty of experience, with Renuka Singh Thakur leading a group that includes Kranti Gaud, Arundhati Reddy and Nandani Sharma.

Why It Matters

Playing good cricket is what we want to do. With India and Pakistan potentially meeting later in the competition, the coach said his side would concentrate entirely on what happens on the field rather than allowing the surrounding narrative to become a.

• Charani was the highest wicket-taker at the T20 World Cup and will be an important weapon in the middle overs.

• Deepti Sharma is expected to once again spearhead the spin attack, with Shree Charani, Radha Yadav and Prema Rawat providing additional options.

What Reports Say

Coverage of the story so far points to:

• Continued reporting by The Times of India as more details emerge