WEB India vs Bangladesh Women's Asia Cup 2024 Semifinal 1 Live Score
India Dominates Bangladesh in Semifinal 1
Renuka Thakur Wrecks Bangladesh Top Order
India stormed into the final of the Women's Asia Cup 2024 after a comprehensive victory over Bangladesh in the first semifinal. Pacer Renuka Thakur starred for India, taking 4/17 as Bangladesh was bundled out for just 72 runs.
India's bowlers were on top form from the outset, with Thakur striking twice in the first over to remove openers Shamima Sultana and Sharmin Akhter. The Bangladesh batters struggled to cope with Thakur's pace and movement, and the Indian bowlers continued to chip away at the wickets.
Apart from Thakur, Rajeshwari Gayakwad took 2/9, while Deepti Sharma and Pooja Vastrakar picked up a wicket each. Bangladesh's captain Nigar Sultana top-scored with 20 runs, but she lacked support from the other batters.
In response, India chased down the target in just 8.3 overs, with Smriti Mandhana leading the way with an unbeaten 34 runs. Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur also contributed with 17 and 14 runs, respectively.
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