The thrilling three-match ODI sequence concluded at 1-1, with the hosts claiming victory within the first ODI, whereas India responded with a complete win within the second match.
Chasing 226 for victory, India seemed to be cruising at 191 for 5 within the 42nd over. Nonetheless, a sudden collapse noticed them struggling at 217 for 9 within the 48th over. Amidst the strain, Jemimah Rodrigues and Meghna Singh, the last-wicket pair, displayed unbelievable willpower and almost led India to the end line.
With just one run wanted to win off the final 4 balls, Marufa Akter made an important breakthrough, dismissing Meghna for six, caught behind. This determination sparked some displeasure among the many Indian batters, expressing their frustration over the result.
Earlier within the innings, Harleen Deol (77) and Smriti Mandhana (59) struck half-centuries to put the muse for India’s chase after Fargana Hoque struck the first-ever ODI ton for Bangladesh Girls.
Hoque’s 160-ball 107 (7x4s) powered Bangladesh Girls to a decent 225/Four in 50 overs. Shamima Sultana chipped in with 52 (78 balls, 5x4s).
In reply, India misplaced Shafali Verma (4) and Yastika Bhatia (5) early however fifties from Mandhana and Deol resurrected their chase.
Transient scores: Bangladesh Girls 225/Four in 50 overs (Shamima Sultana 52, Fagana Hoque 107; Sneh Rana 2/45) tie with India Girls 225 in 49.Three overs (Smriti Mandhana 52, Harleen Deol 77; Nahida Akter 3/37, Marufa Akter 2/55).
(With PTI Inputs)
