Bangladesh recorded their lowest total against India in the T-20 format, getting bowled out in just 17.2 overs.
The Indian women’s cricket team has advanced to the final of the Hangzhou Asian Games following an impressive 8-wicket victory over Bangladesh on Sunday. Jemimah Rodrigues stood out among the Indian batters, scoring 20 runs off just 15 balls, contributing significantly to India’s total of 52 runs in a mere 8.2 overs.
On the other hand, Pooja Vastrakar, a right-arm pacer, spearheaded the bowling attack and played a crucial role in limiting Bangladesh to a mere 51 runs. She set the tone for the innings by dismissing Shathi Rani and Shamima Sultana early on, preventing them from making any significant impact on the scoreboard.
Vastrakar claimed her first wicket with a skillful swinging delivery that forced Shathi Rani (0) to edge the ball behind the stumps, where keeper Richa Ghosh made a brilliant catch. The talented right-arm pacer concluded the match with her career-best figures of 4 wickets for a mere 17 runs.
Vastrakar and her new-ball partner, Titas Sadhu, suffocated the Bangladesh batting line-up, delivering a total of 18 dot balls. The spinners, Deepti Sharma (0/4 from 2 overs), Rajeshwari Gayakwad (1/8 from 3.5 overs), and leg-spinner Devika Vaidya (1/0 from 1 over), also maintained the pressure on the Bangladesh batting.
Bangladesh recorded their lowest total against India in the T-20 format, getting bowled out in just 17.2 overs, with only Nigar Sultana (12) managing to reach double figures.
Although skipper Smriti Mandhana (7) and Shafali Verma (17) lost their wickets early in the run chase, Jemimah’s heroics made the chase appear effortless for the Indian team.
India will now compete in the final of the 2023 Asian Games on Monday, with their opponents yet to be determined.
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