India beat Thailand by 94 runs in Women’s Asia Cup opener

Shafali Verma’s 64 helped India make 159 for nine before their bowlers dismissed Thailand for 65 in Dubai.

Key points

India slipped from 108 for two to 137 for nine before reaching 159 against Thailand.
Thailand are 1–1 in Group A and meet Pakistan before India play again.
Bangladesh opened Group B by defending 129 for eight against Indonesia.
Sri Lanka chased 80 for one in 7.5 overs against UAE in Group B.
India play Hong Kong, China on 3 September before meeting Pakistan on 5 September.