India make it 4-nill against Bangladesh with one match to go

India Won by 56 Runs (DLS Method)

Scorecards:

• India: 122/6 (14 overs)
  • Top Scorers:
    • Shafali Verma (30 runs)
    • Richa Ghosh (29 runs)
  • Other batters contributed steadily.
• Bangladesh: 68/7 (14 overs)
  • Top Scorers:
    • Shorna Akter (25 runs)
  • Wickets fell regularly, restricting Bangladesh’s chase.

Fall of Wickets (FOW):

• India: Lost wickets at regular intervals, preventing a dominant total.
• Bangladesh: Faced early setbacks, losing key wickets throughout the innings.

Match Highlight Moment:

• Spin Bowling Dominance: Debutante Asha Sobhana and Deepti Sharma shared four crucial wickets, halting Bangladesh’s momentum and proving a major turning point.

Turning Points:

• Early Wickets for India: Putting pressure on Bangladesh’s batting lineup early on.
• Effective Spin Bowling: Restricting Bangladesh’s scoring rate and preventing a strong comeback.

Player of the Match:

• Harmanpreet Kaur: Although her individual score wasn’t high, her captaincy and overall contribution were recognized.

Additional Notes:

• Rain affected the match, resulting in the application of the DLS method.
• India secured an unassailable 4-0 lead in the five-match T20I series with this win.

Recap of the 4th T20I match between India Women (INDW) and Bangladesh Women (BANW) that took place on May 6, 2024, during the India Women tour of Bangladesh:

• Toss: Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana won the toss and chose to bowl.
• Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet.
• Series Status: India Women had already sealed the five-match series 3-0.
• Debuts:
  • India handed a debut to legspinner S. Asha.
  • Bangladesh gave their 14-year-old medium pacer Habiba Islam an international cap.
• Result: India Women won by 56 runs (DLS method).
• Player of the Match: H. Kaur (INDW) scored 39 runs in 26 balls.
• Score Summary:
  • India Women: 122/6 in 14 overs.
    • Shafali Verma: 2 runs (4 balls)
    • Smriti Mandhana: 7* runs (9 balls)
    • D. Hemalatha: 12* runs (10 balls)
  • Bangladesh Women: 68/7 in 14 overs.
    • Dilara Akter: 0 runs (1 ball)
    • Murshida Khatun: 1 run (2 balls)
    • Rubya Haider: 18 runs (5 balls)
    • Nigar Sultana: 21 runs (6 balls)
    • Shorna Akter: 25 runs (7 balls)
    • Fahima Khatun: 25 runs (8 balls)
    • Rabeya Khan: 33 runs (not out)
    • Ritu Moni: 39 runs (not out)

Highlights from the match can be watched here:

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