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India thrash Pakistan in last league match of Asia Cup

Source: PTI
May 09, 2008 19:12 IST
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Three-time champions India geared up for Sunday's final against Sri Lanka with a resounding 206-run victory over Pakistan in their last league encounter of the Women's Asia Cup in Dambulla on Friday.

Meanwhile, in another match, India's opponent in the final, Sri Lanka, beat Bangladesh by nine wickets in Kurunegala.

Sunday's final between India and Sri Lanka will be played in Kurunegala. India are hoping to win the tournament for the fourth successive time.

Electing to bat first, India piled 283 for 3 after openers Jaya Sharma and Karuna Jain provided the team a 114-run start in 20 overs.

The partnership ended when Karuna was run-out after scoring 37, which included six boundaries.

Jaya followed Karuna 26 runs later after scoring 74, her 13th ODI half-century. She faced 91 balls and hit 12 fours.

Anagha Deshpande, making her debut, contributed 38 and featured in a 53-run third wicket stand with captain Mithali Raj in 10 overs, who was later involved in a 90-run unbroken fourth-wicket partnership with Rumeli Dhar.

Mithali returned unbeaten on 62, her 22nd career half-century, while Rumeli chipped in with an unbeaten 51, her fifth half-century.

Mithali faced 58 balls and hit five fours while Rumeli's 45-ball knock included six fours and a six.

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