Women's T20 Emerging Asia Cup LIVE: India A beat Hong Kong by 9 wickets

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That's all we have from India A's opening clash at the Women's Emerging Asia Cup clash against Hong Kong. Thank you for joining into our coverage. Do join in on Thursday when they take on Nepal in their second group stage match.

Shreyanka Patil is the Player of the Match

"I am out of words. This is my first match in India jersey. I do not know what to say. It is very important the captain and management back me. I have always known I am a fearless cricketer and I have been just following that. Bowling in tandem with Parshavi and Mannat was amazing. My coach is here all the way from India to watch me play," says Shreyanka.

Women's T20 Emerging Asia Cup —

India A bowl Hong Kong out for just 34 runs, then chase it down in 5.2 overs, winning by 9 wickets.

Shreyanka Patil's figures:
3⃣ overs
1⃣ maiden
2⃣ runs
5⃣ wickets

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MATCH SUMMARY

INDIA A WINSSS!

A short delivery from off-spinner Ruchitha Venkatesh and Trisha rocks back to pull it over the mid-wicket boundary. First six of the match to wrap up the contest.

IND A: 38/1 (5.2)

Excellent from Kary Chan

An excellent over from Hong Kong skipper Kary Chan, giving just a single. Trisha Gongadi was dropped off the final delivery in that over as well as she looked for a big shot.

IND A: 31/1 (5)

Just 5 needed now

G Trisha lofts B Chan over covers to bring down the target to just 5 more runs.

IND A: 30/1 (4)

11 needed off 17 overs

It was a very good over from Maryam Bibi up until the final delivery where Uma Chetry found a boundary.

IND A: 24/1 (3)

17 needed off 18 overs

Eight runs off that second over despite Sehrawat's wicket and India A now need just 17 more to win.

IND A: 18/1 (2)