India women reach Women's Asia Cup semi-finals
India beat Hong Kong by 137 runs to reach the Women's Asia Cup semi-finals.
India defeated Hong Kong by 137 runs in the Women's Asia Cup on Thursday to confirm their place in the semi-finals. Smriti Mandhana scored 124 off 64 balls as India reached 193 for five before bowling Hong Kong out for 56 at Dubai International Stadium.
The margin ranks as India's second-biggest victory by runs in women's T20Is. Hong Kong lost their last five wickets in 11 deliveries after reaching 54 for five.
India top Group A with four points from two matches. They will play Pakistan in their final league fixture on 5 September.
CricHubb Take
India's batting depth means they can win convincingly without needing all their big names to fire, but the real test will come when they face Pakistan and need to defend totals under pressure.