In a dazzling display of cricket, defending champions India defeated Bangladesh by a commanding 10 wickets to advance to the final of the Women's T20 Asia Cup held in Dambulla. The Indian team showcased exceptional performance with both bat and ball, ensuring a decisive victory.
Chase Made Easy
Set a modest target of 81 runs, India's opening batswomen, Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, made light work of the chase. The duo reached the target in just 11 overs, comfortably finishing with 83 runs without losing a wicket. Mandhana was the standout performer, scoring a splendid 55 not out off 39 balls, which included nine boundaries and one six. Shafali Verma supported well, contributing an unbeaten 26 with two fours.
Bowling Brilliance
Earlier in the match, India's bowlers dominated proceedings. Renuka Singh Thakur and Radha Yadav were particularly impressive. Thakur dismantled Bangladesh’s top order with exceptional figures of 3 for 10, while Yadav supported her well, taking 3 for 14. Their collective efforts restricted Bangladesh to a mere 80 runs for 8 wickets in their 20 overs.
Match Summary
Bangladesh: 80 for 8 in 20 overs (Nigar Sultana 32; Renuka Singh Thakur 3/10, Radha Yadav 3/14) India: 83 for no loss in 11 overs (Smriti Mandhana 55 not out, Shafali Verma 26 not out) With this performance, India has set themselves up for a thrilling final, continuing their impressive run in the Women's T20 Asia Cup.
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