India defeated Bangladesh by 10 wickets to confirm their finals berth in the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup 2024. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side had a strong outing with the ball and produced a brilliant performance to get the job done at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on July 26.
Electing to bat first, the Nigar Sultana-led side struggled to get going. Openers Dilara Akter and Murshida Khatun departed early and went back under three overs, scoring six and four runs, respectively. The No.3 batter Ishma Tanjim also failed to add many runs to the tally and walked after scoring just eight runs in ten deliveries. Skipper Sultana tried to stabilize the innings in the middle and scored a 51 ball-32. She laced her innings with two boundaries.
The middle order of Rumana Ahmed, Rabeya Khan, and Ritu Moni faced a batting collapse and managed to add just seven runs collectively. Shorna Akter provided the late flourish, scoring 19 runs off 18 balls. The Bangla batters were restricted to 80/8 in their allotted 20 overs.
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Among Indian bowlers, Renuka Singh and Radha Yadav bagged three crucial wickets each and conceded just 10 and 14 runs respectively. Pooja Vastrakar and Deepti Sharma also ended with one wicket apiece.
When it came to the chase, it was all too easy for the mighty Indians. Openers Shafali Verma and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana smashed the opposition bowlers from the first bowl and accumulated 46 runs in the first six overs without losing any wickets. Mandhana smashed her 25th half-century to take her side to the finals. The left-hander laced her innings with nine boundaries and one six. While Verma stayed unbeaten on 26 runs and smashed two boundaries.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will play Pakistan in the second semi-final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 at the same ground later in the evening.
Notably, X, formerly known as Twitter, was buzzing with India’s 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh:
A SPELL TO REMEMBER FOR RENUKA SINGH…!!!!! ⭐
Her bowling (4-1-10-3) against Bangladesh in Semifinal of this Asia Cup – One of the Greatest Spell in Women’s T20 Cricket history. pic.twitter.com/nhdvbj2EzV
— The pace pack (@SahuPiyush66268)
Radha Yadav with a double wicket maiden in the 20th over
Great return of 3/14 for her in her 4 overs today#WomensAsiaCup2024 #AsiaCup2024 #WomensAsiaCup #INDvBAN
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17)
WoW by Radha Yadav🔥 pic.twitter.com/ahV1rSW6Ct
— Nishant | 𝗦𝗠𝟭𝟴 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 (@nyctophile_xt)
Radha Yadav shatters Rumana Ahmed’s stumps with a beauty 😍 #INDvBAN | #WomensAsiaCup2024 | #ACC | #SemiFinal
— Uma Mahesh (@Umamahesh_1136)
Hammered the pull to deep square 💪#SmritiMandhana times it magnificently!#INDvBAN | LIVE NOW | #WomensAsiaCupOnStar (Only available in India) pic.twitter.com/ZZp5AMjV09
— 𝑲𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒅𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒚 (@ikishorbaliyara)
TEAM INDIA INTO THE FINAL OF THIS WOMEN’S ASIA CUP 2024…!!!!! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/jPmzQf4sOk
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh)
Lowest total in Women’s T20 Asia Cup Semifinal.
74/9 – Thailand Women against India, 2022
80/8 – Bangladesh Women against India, 2024, Today
82/7 – Bangladesh Women against Pakistan, 2012#WomensAsiaCup2024— Vishwesh Gaur (@iumvishwesh) July 26, 2024
INDIA Women beats BANGLADESH won by 10 wickets (with 54 balls remaining)
they reaced in final of #AsiaCup— ANURAAG ॐ SHARMA 🇮🇳 (@7ANURAGSHARMA) July 26, 2024
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