India vs Bangladesh. Women’s T20 World Cup. Shafali Verma fires India past Bangladesh to keep semifinals hopes alive |: Cricket News:
NEW DELHI: India kept their hopes alive in the semifinals of the Women’s T20 World Cup with a convincing five-wicket win over Bangladesh at Old Trafford on Thursday, overcoming another disappointing display on the field to register a crucial Group A win.Chasing a paltry target of 137, India rode on the powerful knock of Shafali Verma, who smashed 53 off just 34 balls to put the result beyond doubt early in the chase. The explosive opener dominated pace and spin, helping India race to 63/1 in the powerplay and laying the foundation for a comfortable chase that was completed in 16.5 overs.The win kept India in contention for a spot in the last four after their costly loss to South Africa. However, the equation remains straightforward for: Harmanpreet Kaur:The side, who will probably have to beat Australia in their final group stage on June 28 to secure a semifinal spot.Shafali was at his destructive best, repeatedly using the inside-out shot to trouble the Bangladesh bowlers. She brought up her second Women’s T20 World Cup fifty in just 29 deliveries and was looking for a bigger score before being dismissed in uncharacteristic fashion. Attempting a no-one single after the bottom end of a delivery from Nahida Akter, he failed to realize that the wicketkeeper had gathered the ball and smashed the stumps.Although there was a brief lull in the middle overs after his dismissal, Jemima Rodrigues ensured there was no late drama with a powerful 26 off 15 balls guiding India close to victory.
Fielding woes continued despite the dominant win
While the result is emphatic, India fielding remains a major concern.The side dropped four catches during the powerplay alone, continuing a worrying trend that also plagued them in the loss to South Africa. Nandini Sharma, Yastika Bhatia and: Radha Yadav join the guilty because the opportunity is frankly begging.Bangladesh opener Juairiya Ferdous was the biggest beneficiary, surviving three dropped chances within the first five overs. However, she failed to capitalize fully, scoring 33 off 31 balls before Nandini redeemed herself with a sharp return catch.India’s discipline with the ball was also not flawless, where the team conceded seven wides and three no-balls during the innings.
Radha and Charani shine at the ball
Earlier, Bangladesh posted 136/8 after electing to bat first.Renuka Thakur, making her first appearance in the tournament, struck in her opener to dismiss Dilara Akter. Bangladesh rebuilt through Ferdous and Sobhana Mostary before captain Nigar Sultana played a positive knock of 32 off 27 deliveries.The Indian spinners then took control. Radha Yadav gave one of her best performances of the tournament, finishing with 3/28 and eliminating Mostary (22) and Nigar at crucial stages.Shree Charani continued his outstanding World Cup campaign with figures of 2/21, including two wickets in the last over while conceding just three runs. The world No.1 T20I bowler’s spell helped prevent Bangladesh from posting a more challenging total.Despite another erratic display in the field, India’s batting firepower and disciplined bowling proved too strong as they stayed alive in the race for the semifinals.
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