Read how India crashes Bangladesh by 10 Wickets to Reach Women’s Asia Cup Final. Do not miss out on this exciting article.
Introduction:
The Indian women’s cricket team thrashed Bangladesh by 10 wickets in the 1st semi-final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024, underlining the domination India held over them. The bowling attack of India(W), led by Renuka Singh and Radha Yadav, wrecked Bangladesh(W)’s batting line, restricting them to a mere 80 runs. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma made it easy for India(W) from the openers’ end to chase down the target for the showdown.
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Masterclass of Powerplay by Renuka Singh
Renuka Singh’s performance in the powerplay proved to be a major factor behind Bangladesh(W)’s downfall. Looking to prove a point after being left out of India(W)’s lineup in recent matches, the pacer returned with a bang in this early spell. She came out all guns blazing, taking three vital wickets and reducing Bangladesh(W) to 21 for 3 inside five overs. Her ability to swing the ball, along with tight lines, meant the Bangladesh top order simply crumbled under the pressure.
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Radha Yadav’s Spin Magic
Renuka’s tempo was aided well by some excellent spin bowling from Radha Yadav. Introduced in the 10th over, Radha struck with her very first delivery to remove the experienced Rumana Ahmed. Her variations and accuracy made it hard for the Bangladeshi(W) batters to score freely. Finally, she peaked in the last over of the innings, picking up two wickets to return with figures of 3 for 14, including that of Nigar Sultana.
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Bangladesh(W)’s Pain with the Bat
Bangladesh(W)’s innings were like a flow of struggles, with the Indian(W) bowlers holding a very tight control of the match. Nigar Sultana was the only batter who looked to show some resistance, but she could do little to anchor it for a competitive total. A lack of partnerships and quick wickets saw Bangladesh(W) in a precarious position. Deepti Sharma, Tanuja Kanwar, and others ensured no respite for the Bangladeshi(W) batters from the Indian(W) bowling.
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Mandhana-Shafali Show: India chases with Elan
India(W)’s run chase was an illustration of dominance and calm composure. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, of course, are an opening pair characterized by aggression; they combined well with a strong partnership. The former was in sublime touch while scoring 55 off 37 balls. Her innings consisted of a nice range of elegant drives and slog-bang authoritative strokes. Shafali Verma played an able partner with an unbeaten 26. That target was achieved nine overs ahead of time.
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Missed chances for Bangladesh(W)
Bangladesh(W) left much to be desired in the field. The team missed quite a few chances, like a simple run-out opportunity, and dropped a catch of Shafali Verma. These missed chances did not help the Bangladesh(W) cause as India’s openers reveled in the proceedings. Such lapses in the field portrayed the gulf between the two teams in terms of skill and experience.
Looking Ahead: India(W)’s Quest for the Title
With this victory, India has booked a berth in the final in search of their eighth Women’s Asia Cup title across white-ball formats. They will face the winner of the Sri Lanka versus Pakistan semi-final. The clinical performance by India against Bangladesh(W) raised the bar high, and they would strive to carry forward the momentum into the final. It is the blend of the team with experienced and upcoming talent that has worked for this team all along the way.
Conclusion: India crashes Bangladesh
India’s thumping victory over Bangladesh sealed their berth for the Women’s Asia Cup final but, more importantly, it also came as a strong endorsement of their supremacy in the continent. The incisive bowling and confident batting finally made India the most favored side. India will therefore go into the final with the belief of carrying on their winning streak with one more Asia Cup title addition. Bangladesh, however, will have to reflect on their performance and work toward closing their gap with the top teams of the women’s cricketing world.
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