New Delhi: India kept their Women’s T20 World Cup hopes alive with an emphatic five-wicket win over Bangladesh at Old Trafford on Thursday, overcoming yet another disappointing display to register a crucial win in Group A.Chasing a target of 137, India rose to the occasion with a blistering knock from Shafali Verma, who smashed 53 off just 34 balls to put the score beyond doubt at the start of the chase. The explosive opener dominated pace and spin, helping India race to 63/1 in a powerplay and laying the foundation for a successful chase that completed just 16.5 overs.The win has earned India a place in the last four after losing to South Africa. However, the equation remains straightforward Harmanpreet KaurThe team, which needs to defeat Australia in their finals on June 28 to reach the semifinals.Shafali was at his best, repeatedly using inside shots to trouble the Bangladesh players. She brought up her second Women’s T20 World Cup 50 in just 29 matches and looked set to score a huge haul before she was unceremoniously dismissed. Attempting a single that didn’t last after a low delivery from Nahida Akter, he failed to realize that the wicketkeeper had already picked up the ball and smashed the stumps.Although there was a slight decline between the overs after the dismissal, Jemimah Rodrigues he made sure there was no drama late on with a quick 26 off 15 balls that guided India to a near victory.
Field problems persist despite the great success
Despite the positive results, India’s performance remained a major concern.The side conceded four goals in the powerplay alone, continuing the dismal run that also hurt them in the loss to South Africa. Nandini Sharma, Yastika Bhatia and Radha Yadav He was among the culprits because he had the opportunity to go begging.Bangladesh opener Juairiya Ferdous was the beneficiary, surviving three losses within the first five overs. However, he failed to do well, scoring 33 off 31 balls before Nandini redeemed himself with a strong score.India’s discipline with the ball was impeccable, with the team conceding seven wides and three no balls at the innings.
Radha and Charani shine with the ball
Earlier, Bangladesh posted 136/8 after electing to bat first.Renuka Thakur, who made her debut in the tournament, came to the opener to get rid of Dilara Akter. Bangladesh scored again through Ferdous and Sobhana Mostary as captain Nigar Sultana played a brilliant 32 from 27 overs.Then the Indian rounders ruled. Radha Yadav delivered one of the best performances of the tournament, finishing with 3/28 and removing both Mostary (22) and Nigar at crucial stages.Shree Charani continued his successful World Cup campaign with figures of 2/21, including two wickets in the last over where he scored just three runs. The world’s No.1 T20I bowler will help keep Bangladesh from sending out the worst.Despite another faultless display on the field, India’s fiery batsmen and brilliant bowling proved to be a strong performance as they stayed alive in the race for the semifinals.