The ICC Championship Match between Bangladesh Women and India Women provided an exhilarating encounter at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on Saturday, July 22. Bangladesh won 🥂the toss and elected to bat, setting the stage for a thrilling contest.
Batting first, Bangladesh put up a competitive total of 225/4 in their allotted 50 overs. Opener Shamima Sultana provided a steady start with her 52 runs off 78 balls, featuring 5 fours. However, it was Fargana Hoque’s maiden ODI century that stole the show. Hoque played a remarkable knock, scoring 107 runs off 160 balls, including 7 fours. Nigar Sultana and Sobhana Mostary also contributed with useful scores of 24 and 23 r💮uns, respectively.
The Indian bowlers tried hard, but they couldn’t break through the Bangladesh batting lineup consistently.
Sneh Rana was the standout bowler for India, claiming 2 wickets for 45 runs in her 10-over spell, while Devika Vaidya and Deepti Sharma picked up 1 wicket each.
In response, India’s innings mirrored Bangladesh’s total exactly, reaching 225 runs. Opener Smriti Mandhana played a fine knock of 59 runs off 85 balls, comprising 5 fours. But, the Women in Blue’s middle order struggled to maintain the momentum.
Harleen Deol was the saving grace for India, showcasing a remarkable display of determination and skill. She scored a superb 77 runs off 108 balls, including 9 fours. Unfortunately, India’s innings couldn’t capitalize on Harleen’s brilliance, as the rest of the batting lineup faltered against a disciplined bowling attack from Bangladesh.
Nahida Akter was the pick of the bowlers for the hosts, taking 3 wickets for 37 runs in her 10-over spell. Marufa Akter and Sultana Khatun contributed with 2 and 1 wicket, respectively.
In a dramatic finish, the match ended in a tie with both teams scoring 225 runs. The match was a thrilling contest that showcased the competitive spirit of women’s cricket.
Harleen’s outstanding performance with the bat earned her the well-deserved “Player of the Match” award.
The series was levelled at 1-1, with Bangladesh winning the first match by 40 runs (DLS Method), and India securing a resounding victory by 108 runs in the second match. The tie in the ICC Championship Match made the series even more exciting and highlighted the tale💫nt and determination of both teams in the India Women tour of Bangladesh 2023.
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