Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh Shine as India Sets Record in Women's Asia Cup T20

Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh led India to a record total of 201 for five against UAE in the Women's Asia Cup T20. Kaur scored 66 runs, while Ghosh contributed an unbeaten 64. Their performances, aided by partnerships with Rodrigues and Mandhana, put India in a commanding position.

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh smashed contrasting fifties to guide India to a record 201 for five against UAE in their second match of the ongoing Women's Asia Cup T20 tournament on Sunday.

Kaur, 35, was in complete control as she blasted seven fours and a six during her 47-ball 66-run innings, playing the role of an anchor to perfection. Ghosh, on the other hand, excelled as a finisher with her unbeaten 29-ball 64, including 12 boundaries and a six, with five consecutive hits to the fence in the final over bowled by Heena Hotchandani.

Kaur stitched two crucial partnerships, adding 54 off 39 balls with Jemimah Rodrigues and 75 off 45 balls with Ghosh, putting India in a commanding position. This marked the first time India surpassed the 200-run mark in Women's T20Is. Opener Smriti Mandhana (13) and Shafali Verma (37) provided a strong start, but India's middle order stumbled before Kaur and Ghosh's heroics steadied the ship.