Women’s Asia Cup 2024: 5 Indian players to watch out for vs UAE

The fast bowler snapped two wickets and conceded just 14 runs at an economy of 3.5 in her spell of 4 overs. 

India Women will lock horns with UAE Women in the 5th match of the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup 2024 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, on Sunday. Let’s take a look at the five Indian players to watch out in this clash.

Deepti Sharma

All-rounder Deepti Sharma was awarded for her brilliant performance with the ball. She snapped three wickets in her spell of four overs, where she conceded 20 runs.

Source: Deepti Sharma/ Instagram

Smriti Mandhana

Left-hand batter Smriti Mandhana played a brilliant innings in the previous fixture against Pakistan Women. The southpaw scored 45 runs off 31 balls with the help of nine fours. Her runs came at a strike rate of 145.16. 

Source: BCCI Women/X

Renuka Singh Thakur 

Right-arm seamer Renuka Singh Thakur bowled exceptionally well in the previous encounter. The fast bowler snapped two wickets and conceded just 14 runs at an economy of 3.5 in her spell of 4 overs. 

Source: RCB

Shafali Verma

Opener Shafali Verma played a good in the last encounter of the Women’s Asia Cup on Friday. The right-hand batter scored 40 runs from 29 balls laced by six boundaries and a maximum in her innings at a strike rate of 137.93. 

Source: Shafali Verma/ Instagram

Shreyanka Patil 

Right-arm off-spinner Shreyanka Patil bowled magnificently in the last match at Dambulla. The youngster bagged two wickets and conceded 14 runs at an economy of 4.2 in her spell of 3.2 overs. 

Source: Shreyanka Patil/X

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