Shafali, Mandhana star as India crush Pakistan

In their Women’s Asia Cup 2024 opener, Indian openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana aggressively chased a target of 109 runs against Pakistan at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Verma scored 40 and Mandhana 45, laying a solid foundation with consistent boundaries. Their onslaught in the sixth over, amassing 15 runs, highlighted their dominance. The duo’s partnership kept the run rate healthy and eased the pressure on subsequent batters, leading India to a convincing victory over Pakistan.