The spin duo of Shreyanka Patil and Mannat Kashyap performed pivotal roles with the ball, guiding India to a powerful 31-run win.
Successful the toss and electing to bat first, India had a modest begin, posting a complete of 127 for seven on the scoreboard. Dinesh Vrinda supplied the much-needed impetus to the innings, top-scoring with a composed 36 off 29 deliveries. Kanika Ahuja displayed her batting expertise, remaining unbeaten on a vital 30 off 23 balls.
Nonetheless, the Bangladesh bowlers have been relentless, persistently selecting up wickets and stopping India from establishing vital partnerships.
In response, the Indian bowlers turned the sport of their favour with a mesmerising show of spin bowling on the sluggish Mission Highway Floor pitch.
Off-spinner Shreyanka Patil weaved her magic, claiming exceptional figures of four for 13. Sluggish left-arm orthodox bowler Mannat Kashyap complemented her teammate’s efficiency with a formidable three for 20. Kanika Ahuja, along with her off-break bowling, contributed considerably with 2 for 23.
The Indian bowlers proved to be too robust for the Bangladesh batting lineup, bundling them out for simply 96 in 19.2 overs.
Throughout Bangladesh’s innings, Sobhana Mostary and Nahida Akter managed to attain 16 runs every, whereas Nahida Akter remained unbeaten on a valiant 17.
This victory holds significance for the Indian group, contemplating their restricted recreation time within the event as a result of adversarial climate circumstances. In an unlucky flip of occasions, rain disrupted most of India’s matches, resulting in their semifinal conflict in opposition to Sri Lanka being washed out and not using a ball being bowled. Actually, all through the event, a complete of eight matches have been deserted as a result of rain.
Regardless of the challenges posed by the climate, the India U-23 group displayed immense talent, dedication, and flexibility to emerge as deserving champions of the Ladies’s Rising Asia Cup T20.
(With inputs from PTI)
