<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"> <channel> <title><![CDATA[Women's T20 Asia Cup 2024, Match 05: Harmanpreet and Richa firework propel India to semis with 78 run win over UAE]]></title> <description><![CDATA[Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh led India to a dominant 78-run win over UAE, securing a spot in the Women's Asia Cup 2024 semi-finals with record-breaking performances.]]></description> <link>https://www.cricketwinner.com</link> <generator>RSS for Node</generator> <lastBuildDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 08:35:21 GMT</lastBuildDate> <atom:link href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/womens-t20-asia-cup-2024-match-05-harmanpreet-and-richa-firework-propel-india-to-semis-with-78-run-win-over-uae/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/> <language><![CDATA[en-US]]></language> <image> <url>https://www.cricketwinner.com/favicon.ico/</url> <title>Cricket Winner</title> <link>https://cricketwinner.com/</link> <width>185</width> <height>185</height> </image> <atom:link href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/womens-t20-asia-cup-2024-match-05-harmanpreet-and-richa-firework-propel-india-to-semis-with-78-run-win-over-uae/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/> <item> <title><![CDATA[Women's T20 Asia Cup 2024, Match 05: Harmanpreet and Richa firework propel India to semis with 78 run win over UAE]]></title> <description><![CDATA[Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh led India to a dominant 78-run win over UAE, securing a spot in the Women's Asia Cup 2024 semi-finals with record-breaking performances.]]></description> <link>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/womens-t20-asia-cup-2024-match-05-harmanpreet-and-richa-firework-propel-india-to-semis-with-78-run-win-over-uae/</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/womens-t20-asia-cup-2024-match-05-harmanpreet-and-richa-firework-propel-india-to-semis-with-78-run-win-over-uae/</guid> <category><![CDATA[Cricket News]]></category> <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 2024 17:37:24 GMT</pubDate> <dc:creator>madhanriderz</dc:creator> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/image/dir/All-about-IPL-2024-venues-57-Recovered-Recovered-Recovered-9.jpg" width="768" height="461" alt="Women's T20 Asia Cup 2024, Match 05: Harmanpreet and Richa firework propel India to semis with 78 run win over UAE"/><figcaption>Women's T20 Asia Cup 2024, Match 05: Harmanpreet and Richa firework propel India to semis with 78 run win over UAE</figcaption></figure><br><p>Harmanpreet Kaur’s steady 66 and a blazing 64 off 29 balls from Richa Ghosh helped India achieve their highest T20I score of 201/5 defeating UAE by 78 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup in Dambulla on Sunday, july 21.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">India dominates</h3><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Strong start by Verma and Mandhana</h4><p>India’s opening pair, Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, laid a solid foundation in just 14 balls. Mandhana hit a powerful slog-sweep and a cover drive, while Verma took over with aggressive shots. Though UAE struck back with some quick wickets, India reached 50 runs in just 4.2 overs.</p><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Steadying the ship with Kaur and Rodrigues</h4><p>Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues focused on running between the wickets to rebuild the innings. Kaur punished any loose balls and formed a crucial partnership with Rodrigues. After Rodrigues fell, Richa Ghosh came in and quickly accelerated the score with a flurry of boundaries, setting up India for a big total.</p><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Final assault by Ghosh and Kaur</h4><p>Ghosh immediately eased the pressure on Kaur and led the charge in the final overs. Kaur reached her fifty and then hit a series of boundaries before getting run out. Ghosh continued the assault, hitting the last five balls of the innings for boundaries, pushing India to 201/5.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">UAE struggles</h3><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Pacers put UAE under pressure</h4><p>India’s pacers, Renuka Thakur and debutant Tanuja Kanwar, started strongly, keeping the runs in check. Despite a few boundaries, UAE’s batters struggled. Pooja Vastrakar bowled a maiden over, and Thakur and Vastrakar took crucial wickets, putting UAE on the back foot early.</p><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Oza fights alone</h4><p>UAE captain Esha Oza tried to counterattack but lacked support. She hit a few big shots but couldn’t keep up with the required run rate. Kanwar eventually got her stumped on 38, ending her resistance and leaving UAE in trouble.</p><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Kavisha’s late effort</h4><p>With 108 runs needed from the last five overs, UAE’s lower order couldn’t pull off a miracle. Despite Kavisha Edodage’s unbeaten 40 off 32 balls, UAE fell well short, suffering a heavy defeat.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Player of the Match :Richa Ghosh</h3><p><strong>“Really happy. When I’m playing with Harry di, she guides me about how the ball is coming on. When the opportunity comes to me, I want to just deliver what I know and what I’m practicing. First four from the cover drive was the favourite moment. Yeah I’m feeling good”</strong></p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Women’s Asia Cup T20, 2024 Group-B points table</h3><figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>Mat</th><th>Won</th><th>Lost</th><th>Tied</th><th>NR</th><th>Pts</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>India Women</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+3.298</td></tr><tr><td>Nepal Women</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+1.549</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan Women</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-2.294</td></tr><tr><td>United Arab Emirates Women</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-2.870</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>]]></content:encoded> <classification>U/A 13+</classification> </item> </channel> </rss>