Sylhet: India women have post 159 on board against Bangladesh in the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup. Smriti Mandhana had earlier won the toss and opted to bat first.
Captain Mandhana played significant innings and post 47 runs while Jemimah Rodrigues player unbeaten 35 runs innings. Shafali Verma contributed with 55 runs.
Innings Break!
A fine batting performance by #TeamIndia to finish at 159/5 👊
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Scorecard ➡️ https://t.co/YrBDw2RKTJ#INDvBAN #AsiaCup2022 pic.twitter.com/VdpHRZxKjL
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The openers for India played a brilliant game as they garnered 96 runs for the opening before Mandarin went back at the end of 12 overs. Verma followed her after overs. While Richa Ghosh faced an early departure for just 4 runs.
For Bangladesh, Rumana Ahmed cliched three of the total 5 wickets and had a great day for the side.
Playing IND W vs PAN W
India: Smriti Mandhana (c), Shafali Verma, Sabbhineni Meghana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kiran Navgire, Pooja Vastrakar, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad
Bangladesh: Murshida Khatun, Fargana Hoque, Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Ritu Moni, Lata Mondal, Fahima Khatun, Rumana Ahmed, Nahida Akter, Salma Khatun, Fariha Trisna, Shanjida Akter
