SYLHET, Oct. 8, 2022 (TBINN)
India defeated Bangladesh by 59 runs in a Women’s Asia Cup match today.
Opting to bat, Shafali Verma smashed a quickfire 55 off only 44 balls while in-form Jemimah Rodrigues used the long handle to good effect with an unbeaten 35 as India managed a par 159 or 5. Shafali and stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana (47 off 38 balls) added 96 for the opening stand while Jemimah and Deepti Sharma (10) added 29 runs in just 2.3 overs.
The Indian bowlers then defended the target easily, restricting the hosts to 100 for 7.
Bangladesh’s Captain Nigar Sultana top-scored with 36 while Fargana Hoque made 30.
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