Following a commanding victory over Thailand, the India women’s national cricket team will look to build on the momentum when they square off against Hong Kong in their second game of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026. The INDW vs HKGW contest unfolds at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. With two points on the card, India Women remain at the top of Group A.
A win against Hong Kong Women, who lost their first match to Thailand, would seal their place in the Asia Cup semi-finals. The Women in Blue aim for an early qualification as they will play their last group match against arch-rivals Pakistan, who also defeated Thailand Women in their tournament opener.
Players To Watch Out For In India W vs Hong Kong W
As India Women ran riot against Thailand, registering a 94-run win, these players stood out in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 fixture:
Shafali Verma: The Indian top-order batter set the tone with a blistering 64 off 36 balls, hitting eight fours and three sixes, reaching her fifty in just 26 balls. Her innings powered India to 91/1 in nine overs before a middle-order wobble. Shafali’s aggressive start proved crucial, laying the platform for India’s eventual 159/9 total and their 94-run win over Thailand.
Deepti Sharma: The talented all-rounder produced a match-defining spell of 3/0 from 1.1 overs in her 150th T20I appearance, dismissing Thailand’s batters without conceding a run. The performance made Deepti the leading wicket-taker in women’s T20I history with 171 scalps, overtaking Thailand’s Thipatcha Putthawong, and sealed India’s dominant 94-run victory in Dubai.
Nandani Sharma: The Indian pacer delivered a sharp new-ball spell, finishing with impressive figures of 3/18 from her four overs. Nandani struck early, dismissing Phannita Maya, and kept building pressure alongside the other bowlers. Her disciplined effort helped bowl Thailand out for just 65, playing a key role in India’s commanding 94-run triumph.
India Women’s Playing XI vs Hong Kong Women
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Nandani Sharma, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud
