Bangladesh started their chase of a difficult 157-run goal promisingly however faltered in opposition to the left-arm spin of Yadav.Regardless of a valiant effort by Ritu Moni (37 runs off 33 balls, together with Four boundaries) and Shorifa Khatun (28 not out off 21 balls, with three fours), the hosts might solely handle 135/6 of their allotted 20 overs.
Moni and Khatun’s partnership of 57 runs for the sixth wicket showcased their dedication and briefly put India underneath strain. Nonetheless, India maintained their composure and emerged victorious in the long run.
This partnership between Moni and Khatun additionally grew to become Bangladesh’s highest for the sixth wicket in Girls’s T20 Internationals, surpassing the earlier file of 32 runs set by Sanjida Islam and Nigar Sultana.
It was leg-spinner Asha Sobhana (2/25) who broke the resilient partnership, cleansing up Moni within the 17th over to close the doorways on the house facet.
Bangladesh have been left reeling at 52 for 5 midway by however Moni and Shorifa reignited their hopes, cashing in on each alternative to attain boundaries and with deft rotation of strike.
Yadav made her first impression within the recreation with an athletic catch to eliminate an on-song Sobhana Mostary (13) off Titas Sadhu. Mostary had hit three fours off Pooja Vastrakar’s first over to set her facet on observe through the chase.
After getting Dilara Akter (4), caught at mid-off by Vastrakar for her first breakthrough off her first ball, Yadav cleaned up Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana (7) and pinned Rubya Haider (20) within the entrance of the stumps for 2 wickets within the ninth over to derail the hosts.
Earlier, Ghosh smacked a helpful little innings with three fours and a six to take India to 156 for 5, offering a much-needed impetus after the guests stumbled with a flurry of wickets.
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (30), Dayalan Hemalatha (37) and S Sajana (1) fell in fast succession which allowed Bangladesh to halt India’s progress as they have been aiming for an enormous rating.
Harmanpreet and Hemalatha placed on 60 runs for the third wicket for a robust basis.
India’s 156 for 5 was the best whole of the sequence from both crew with Smriti Mandhana setting the tone early on, hitting 4 fours and one six to make a fluent 33 off 25 balls.
Yadav completed as the best wicket-taker within the sequence with 10 dismissals in 5 video games whereas Mandhana’s 116 runs in 5 outings have been probably the most for any batter.
(With PTI inputs)
