The Indian Stallions recorded their first defeat in the Asia Cup after being beaten by Bangladesh Women by seven wickets.
After posting a competitive total of 141, the Indian women were normal with the ball. They failed to bag the crucial wickets needed in the middle overs. However, this wasn’t quite possible as Bangladesh reached the winning target with a few deliveries to spare. Rumana Ahmed was named player of the match for her brilliant all-round performance.
Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat. India lost Smriti Mandhana in the 2ndnd over when Salma Khatun hit her plumb forward with a brilliant throw. Pooja Vastrakar and Harmanpretty Kaur batted sensibly in the middle overs. However, Vastrakar was released in the 9th yearTh above. On the other hand, Harmanpreet still had great success.
Harmanpreet in particular once again showed a fluent touch, scoring a defiant 42 from 37 deliveries including five Four. It was tight bowling for Bangladesh as the Indian Colts were unable to step on the accelerator. Deepti Sharma also batted quite sensibly and ended up scoring an impressive 32 off 28 deliveries. Her innings included five hits against the fence.
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In the later stages, it was Bangladesh’s brilliant bowling that prevented India from executing the big shots perfectly. They eventually scored 141/7 in their allotted 20 overs.
Rumana Ahmed was the pick of the Bangladesh bowlers, bagging three wickets for just 21 runs. Harman was the top scorer for India, followed by Deepti Sharma.
Bangladesh openers Shamima Sultana and Ayasha Rahman started well and scored some lovely shots. After a 29-run partnership, Ayasha was dismissed by Rajeshwari Gaekwad.
Sultana, on the other hand, made a very good impression. She raced away on 33 off 23 deliveries including Seven Four. It was Pooja Vastrakar who delivered the 2nd Breakthrough for Pakistan.
Nigar Sultana also fell in quick succession as Bangladesh were reduced to 49/3. From then on, it was Fargana Hoque and Rumana Ahmed who formed a brilliant, winning partnership. This ensured that the women in Bangladesh reached their destination with just a few deliveries. Rumana in particular made a brilliant impression. Fargana Hoque scored his well-deserved half-century.
She remained unbeaten on 52 off 46 deliveries. Her innings included five fours and a six.
Rumana Ahmed, on the other hand, remained undefeated with 42 throws and 34 throws. She hit some lovely shots on the way to her 42nd goal. Finally, the Bangladesh Stallions reached the target with seven balls remaining.
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Short scores
India Women 141/7 in 20 overs (Harmanpreet Kaur 42, Deepti Sharma 32, Rumana Ahmed 3/21)
Bangladesh Women 142/3 in 19.4 overs (Fargana Hoque 52, Rumana Ahmed 42)
Bangladesh Women won by seven wickets (with a few deliveries to spare)