Opting to bat, India may solely handle 102 for 9, displaying one other disappointing batting efficiency.
Regardless of their struggles in earlier encounters, Bangladesh efficiently chased the goal in 18.1 overs, with opener Shamima Sultana’s regular knock of 42 off 46 balls main the way in which.
Though India gained the sequence 2-1, their total efficiency left a lot to be desired, significantly in batting in opposition to spin.
Solely skipper Harmanpreet Kaur confirmed the power to clear the fence, whereas rookie off-spinner Minnu Mani stood out as a optimistic for India.
With the T20 World Cup scheduled in Bangladesh subsequent yr, the brand new head coach may have vital work to do earlier than the workforce’s return. The upcoming three-match ODI sequence between the 2 groups is about to begin on July 16.
Earlier, Harmanpreet struck a stable 40 off 41 balls earlier than a batting collapse within the loss of life overs noticed India lose their final six wickets for 11 runs.
Leggie Rabeya Khan was the standout bowler for Bangladesh with three wickets for 16 runs in 4 overs. Off-spinner Sultana Khatun was spectacular within the powerplay, eradicating the star opening duo of Shafali Verma (11) and Smriti Mandhana (1).
The floor has proved to be “difficult” all through the low-scoring sequence and contemplating that, Harmanpreet opted to bat first.
Shafali and Mandhana as soon as once more failed to supply a great begin to go away India at 27 for 2 in six overs.
Mandhana bought herself into a clumsy place whereas making an attempt to work one in the direction of the leg aspect and ended up getting a forefront with Bangladesh captain and keeper Nigar Sultana doing the remainder.
Shafali was caught at lengthy on, failing to clear the fence.
Jemimah Rodrigues (28 off 26) and Harmanpreet stitched a 45-run stand to take the innings ahead earlier than the previous was stumped off leg-spinner Shorna Akter. In contrast to the earlier sport, Jemimah confirmed optimistic intent in her innings and made good use of her ft in opposition to the spinners.
The dearth of six-hitters within the squad was uncovered once more as Harmanpreet was the one one to have cleared the ropes.
As soon as Harmanpreet was stumped within the 17th over, wickets fell in a heap as Indian batters did not get the required boundaries.
(WIth PTI inputs)
