T20I : In an exhilarating encounter at Dhaka, the Bangladesh Women’s cricket team showcased their fighting spirit and determination as they defeated the formidable Indian Women’s team by 4 wickets in the third T20I. While this victory helped Bangladesh avoid a 0-3 whitewash, India still emerged victorious in the series, clinching it 2-1.
Let’s have a look into the thrilling highlights of this match and explore how Bangladesh turned the tables against India : T20I
Shamima Sultana’s Solid Batting Performance
- Shamima Sultana played a crucial role in steering Bangladesh to victory, holding the innings together with a solid knock of 42 runs off 45 balls.
- She received valuable support from Sultana Khatun as they formed a vital partnership that laid the foundation for Bangladesh’s chase.
Minnu Mani’s Early Breakthroughs
- Minnu Mani provided India Women with a perfect start by removing opener Shathi Rani and Dilara Akter in her first two overs.
- Her exceptional bowling put India in a commanding position early in the match.
Devika Vaidya’s Key Breakthrough
- Devika Vaidya broke the partnership between Shamima Sultana and Nigar Sultana by dismissing the Bangladesh Women’s captain.
- Her wicket proved to be crucial in putting the pressure back on Bangladesh during a crucial stage of the match.
Bangladesh’s Bowling Brilliance
- In the first innings, Bangladesh Women displayed exceptional bowling skills and restricted India Women to a modest total of 102/9 in 20 overs.
- Rabeya Khan emerged as the star bowler, finishing with figures of 3/16, while other bowlers also made valuable contributions.
Nail-biting Finish
- Bangladesh Women chased down the target of 103 runs with just one over to spare.
- Nadia Akhter struck the winning runs, securing a memorable victory for Bangladesh and preventing a series whitewash.
India’s Batting Struggles
- India Women’s batting lineup struggled to find their rhythm throughout the series, with only a few notable performances.
- Captain Harmanpreet Kaur top-scored with 45 runs in this match, supported by Jemimah Rodrigues’ positive knock of 28 runs. However, the rest of the Indian batting lineup crumbled under pressure.
Bangladesh Women’s Sensational Win Over India Women in 3rd T20I : India Clinches Series 2-1
While Bangladesh Women’s victory in the final match of the T20I series against India Women provided a glimmer of hope, India’s overall dominance resulted in a 2-1 series win for the visitors. Bangladesh showcased their resilience and determination, proving their potential to compete with higher-ranked teams. This match served as a thrilling reminder of the growing prowess of women’s cricket in Bangladesh and the continuous improvement of the team.
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