Nandani, Deepti's three-wicket hauls help Team India secure win by 94…

In the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026, Team India emerged victorious by 94 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.

In an attempt to chase a target of 160 runs, Thailand's team was bowled out for 65 runs in 16.1 overs. slot-chickenroad.org

Thailand's opening batswoman Natthakan Chantham scored four runs in five balls, including a boundary. Fellow opening batswoman Phannita Maya was dismissed on six runs in eight balls, including a boundary.

Aphisara Suwanchonrathi lost her wicket on one ball in six balls. Chanida Sutthiruang and Naomi Kanokporn Hamilton registered the scores of five and one run, respectively. Facing seven balls, Sutthiruang smashed a boundary, whereas Hamilton faced three balls. Nannaphat Chaihan registered a two-ball duck. Wicketkeeper-batswoman Nannapat Koncharoenkai scored 41 runs in 48 balls, with the help of five boundaries.

Suleeporn Laomi returned to the pavilion on six runs in 15 balls. Sunida Chaturongrattana and Onnicha Kamchomptu were dismissed on a one and zero-ball ducks. Stand-in skipper Thipatcha Putthawong stayed unbeaten on zero runs after facing two balls.

Team India's Nandani Sharma and Deepti Sharma claimed three wickets each. Shree Charani bagged two wickets. Kranti Gaud also chipped in with one wicket. Prema Rawat went wicketless in the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 match against Thailand.

Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026, IND W vs THA W: First innings' summary

Earlier, having been put to bat first, Team India's star opening batswoman Smriti Mandhana lost her wicket on 19 runs. Facing 10 balls, she smashed four boundaries. Fellow opening batswoman Shafali Verma delivered a knock of 64 runs in 36 balls, including eight boundaries and three maximums.

Pratika Rawal departed after scoring 22 runs in 18 balls, including two boundaries and a maximum. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur was dismissed on five runs in nine balls. Bharti Fulmali and wicketkeeper-batswoman Richa Ghosh registered 13 and zero runs, respectively. Facing 14 balls, Fulmali was smashed for two boundaries, whereas Ghosh was dismissed on one ball.

Deepti Sharma and Prema Rawat was dismissed on five and six balls, respectively. Facing seven balls, Deepti smashed a boundary, whereas Rawat smashed a boundary in five balls. Nandani Sharma also scored one run in four balls. Shree Charani and Kranti Gaud stayed unbeaten on six and 15 runs, respectively. Charani faced eight balls, whereas Gaud smashed a boundary and a maximum in eight deliveries. With this, the "Women in Blue" posted a total of 159 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 20 overs.

Thailand's Suleeporn Laomi returned with the figures of three wickets for 26 runs in four overs. Sunida Chaturongrattana claimed two wickets. Stand-in skipper Thipatcha Putthawong and Chanida Sutthiruang bagged one wicket each. Phannita Maya and Onnicha Kamchomphu went wicketless in the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 match against Team India.

In the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 match against Thailand, Team India has reached the score of .... runs for the loss of .... wickets in 10 overs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

Having been put to bat first, Team India's star opening batswoman Smriti Mandhana lost her wicket on 19 runs. Facing 10 balls, she smashed four boundaries. Pratika Rawal departed after scoring 22 runs in 18 balls, including two boundaries and a maximum.

Fellow opening batswoman Shafali Verma and captain Harmanpreet Kaur are unbeaten at the crease.

Thailand's Suleeporn Laomi has claimed one wicket each. Phannita Maya, stand-in skipper Thipatcha Putthawong, Sunida Chaturongrattana, and Onnicha Kamchomphu are yet to claim any wickets.

Earlier, Thailand's stand-in skipper Putthawong has won the toss and elected to bowl first. Regular skipper Naruemol Chaiwai will not be available for the match against the "Women in Blue".

After winning the toss, Thailand's stand-in skipper Putthawong said, "We are going to bowl first. Yes, Nannapat Koncharoenkai is injured. [How much are you planning to restrict India for?] Nothing more than 170. [On playing India] Yes, we are excited".

On the other hand, Pratika Rawal is made her T20I debut for Team India. Initially, she was not a part of India's squad for the continental event, but a hamstring injury to Jemimah Rodrigues earned Rawal a call-up.

India has been the most dominant team in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup over the last decade — winning the title thrice in five editions of the T20 format since 2016-17 — but their performances bring forth more concerns than assurances at the moment.

Team India has lost nine of 16 T20Is this year, and their most recent loss — against Australia in the Women’s T20 World Cup — knocked the "Women in Blue" out of the competition at the group stage itself. Thailand, meanwhile, will look to draw confidence from the victory over Hong Kong in the opening match, for which the side had to work hard.

Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026, IND W vs THA W: Confirmed Playing XIs

India: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Nandani Sharma.

Thailand: Natthakan Chantham, Nannapat Kioncharoenkai (WK), Chanida Sutthiruang, Suleeporn Laomi, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Thipatcha Putthawong (C), Phannita Maya, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nannaphat Chaihan, Naomi Hamilton.

India kicked off their Women's T20 Asia Cup with an impressive 94-run triumph against Thailand. Shafali Verma ignited the innings with her electrifying batting, laying a robust foundation for the team. The bowlers showcased their prowess, limiting Thailand to a modest score. Highlighting the match, Deepti Sharma reached a remarkable milestone, claiming the title of leading wicket-taker in women's T20I history, ensuring a triumphant start to the tournament for India.

In the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 match against Team India, Thailand has reached the score of 44 runs for the loss of six wickets after the completion of 10 overs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.

With an aim of chasing the target of 160 runs, Thailand's opening batswoman Natthakan Chantham scored four runs in five balls, including a boundary. Fellow opening batswoman Phannita Maya was dismissed on six runs in eight balls, including a boundary.

Aphisara Suwanchonrathi lost her wicket on one ball in six balls. Chanida Sutthiruang and Naomi Kanokporn Hamilton registered the scores of five and one run, respectively. Facing seven balls, Sutthiruang smashed a boundary, whereas Hamilton faced three balls. Nannaphat Chaihan registered a two-ball duck.

Wicketkeeper-batswoman Nannapat Koncharoenkai and Suleeporn Laomi are unbeaten at the crease.

Team India's Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma have claimed two wickets each. Kranti Gaud and Nandani Sharma have bagged one wicket each. Prema Rawat will continue the hunt for her first wicket.

Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026, IND W vs THA W: First innings' summary

Earlier, having been put to bat first, Team India's star opening batswoman Smriti Mandhana lost her wicket on 19 runs. Facing 10 balls, she smashed four boundaries. Fellow opening batswoman Shafali Verma delivered a knock of 64 runs in 36 balls, including eight boundaries and three maximums.

Pratika Rawal departed after scoring 22 runs in 18 balls, including two boundaries and a maximum. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur was dismissed on five runs in nine balls. Bharti Fulmali and wicketkeeper-batswoman Richa Ghosh registered 13 and zero runs, respectively. Facing 14 balls, Fulmali was smashed for two boundaries, whereas Ghosh was dismissed on one ball.

Deepti Sharma and Prema Rawat was dismissed on five and six balls, respectively. Facing seven balls, Deepti smashed a boundary, whereas Rawat smashed a boundary in five balls. Nandani Sharma also scored one run in four balls. Shree Charani and Kranti Gaud stayed unbeaten on six and 15 runs, respectively. Charani faced eight balls, whereas Gaud smashed a boundary and a maximum in eight deliveries. With this, the "Women in Blue" posted a total of 159 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 20 overs.

Thailand's Suleeporn Laomi returned with the figures of three wickets for 26 runs in four overs. Sunida Chaturongrattana claimed two wickets. Stand-in skipper Thipatcha Putthawong and Chanida Sutthiruang bagged one wicket each. Phannita Maya and Onnicha Kamchomphu went wicketless in the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 match against Team India.

Lionel Messi leads the charts for the most key passes made by players since 2009. He has recorded 1,686 key passes in his career. This is the highest total in modern football. The data comes from Opta Sports, which began tracking key passes in the 2009-10 season.

A key pass is defined as the final pass that leads to a shot attempt. If the shot does not score, it is a key pass. If the shot scores, it becomes an assist.

Messi’s total of 1,686 key passes sets the benchmark for modern chance creation. He is well ahead of other playmakers. Kevin De Bruyne is second with over 1,545 key passes. Mesut Özil has over 1,000. Dimitri Payet also crossed the 1,000 mark. Messi’s lead is built on his longevity and consistent performance over more than a decade.

Messi relies heavily on short-range passes in the attacking third. He produces 1,253 short key passes compared to just 141 long ones. He also creates most of his chances from open play. Only 162 of his key passes come from set pieces. His signature pass is a diagonal lofted ball from the right half-space. He also leads in through-ball key passes, with about 200 more than any other player.

His career shows a clear evolution. In his early years, he created chances from the right wing. Later, he moved to a central false-nine role. In his later years, he produced his highest single-season key pass totals. He recorded 131 in 2014-15, 125 in 2011-12, and 119 in 2018-19.

Other elite creators have different styles. Kevin De Bruyne relies on high-velocity crosses and early passes from the right half-space. Mesut Özil was a classic number ten who created chances through timing. Dimitri Payet’s totals were boosted by taking set pieces. Thomas Müller creates chances through movement and quick lay-offs.

Lionel Messi Scores Four Goals, Powers Inter Miami to Record Win

Lionel Messi scored four goals to lead Inter Miami to a record 7-1 win over CF Montréal. It was the most goals Miami has scored in a single game. The victory snapped the team’s winless run in style.

Messi opened his account with a deflected free kick in the 40th minute. He added a second after a stunning solo run in the 52nd minute. He then provided an assist for Luis Suárez before completing his hat trick with a delicate chip over the goalkeeper in the 83rd minute. He was not finished. Deep into stoppage time, he lined up another free kick and dispatched it with trademark precision into the side of the net. It was his eighth career game with four or more goals. His last four-goal match was for Barcelona in February 2020.

Messi is now the fastest player in MLS history to reach 20 multi-goal games in the regular season. He has done so in just 72 appearances. He also leads the league in scoring this season with 18 goals in 19 games. He is two ahead of FC Dallas’s Petar Musa.

Inter Miami’s interim coach Guillermo Hoyos was suspended for the match and watched from the stands. The club named Cristian “Kily” Gonzalez as his permanent successor, but he is still waiting for his work permits. Assistant coach Rafael Pérez led the team on the day.

Brazil international Casemiro opened the scoring with his first goal for Miami since his summer arrival. Eighteen-year-old Alexander Shaw also scored in the 89th minute. The victory was Miami’s first in MLS play since July 25. It ended a run of five games without a win in all competitions.

Miami midfielder Casemiro said the team has to enjoy these moments. He called Messi the best and said they are so much stronger with him. Hoyos said there are no words to describe such footballing beauty. He said Messi is constantly looking for that goal, that play, that pass.

The victory keeps Miami second in the Eastern Conference standings. They are 10 points behind leaders Nashville SC. Montreal remains 14th in the conference. The win was a huge boost for the team. It showed what they are capable of with Messi in the lineup. They will hope to build on this performance and push for the top spot. For now, they can enjoy a historic night.

FAQs

Q. Who has the most key passes since 2009?

A. Lionel Messi leads with 1,686 key passes.

Q. What is a key pass?

A. It is the final pass before a shot attempt.

Q. Who ranks second behind Messi?

A. Kevin De Bruyne ranks second with over 1,545 key passes.

Q. How does Messi create most of his chances?

A. Messi mainly creates chances through short passes in open play.

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