Indian women's team reached the semi-finals of Asia Cup: defeated Nepal by 82 runs

India Women's Cricket Team Storms into Asia Cup Semifinals with Dominant Win Over Nepal

India posted a formidable total of 178/3 in their 20 overs, thanks to aggressive batting and solid partnerships.

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Opener Shefali Verma's explosive 81 runs set the tone, supported by Dayalan Hemalatha's crucial 47.

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Deepti Sharma starred with the ball, claiming 3 wickets to restrict Nepal to just 96/9 in their chase.

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Captain Smriti Mandhana led the team with authority in the absence of Harmanpreet Kaur and Pooja Vastrakar.

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Shefali Verma's explosive innings and Deepti Sharma's bowling prowess were standout performances.

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India's dominant performance reaffirms their status as defending champions and favorites in the tournament.

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India's strategy to bat first paid off handsomely as they dominated from the outset.

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