India Women Dominate Bangladesh in Second T20I, Take 2-0 Series Lead
In the second T20I match of the five-match series in Sylhet, India Women extended their dominance over Bangladesh Women, securing a comfortable victory to take a 2-0 series lead.
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first, but their innings was stifled by India’s disciplined bowling attack. Renuka Singh struck early, dismissing Dilara Akter for 4, while Deepti Sharma claimed the wicket of Sobhana Mostary for 14.
Murshida Khatun top-scored for Bangladesh with 21 runs, but the team struggled to build partnerships and were restricted to a modest total of 100/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
In response, India Women chased down the target with ease, reaching 101/2 in just 14.3 overs. Smriti Mandhana led the way with an unbeaten 30, while Shafali Verma contributed 24.
Pooja Vastrakar provided a late flourish with a boundary to seal the victory for India.
Key Moments:
* Renuka Singh’s early wickets put Bangladesh on the back foot.
* Deepti Sharma’s economical spell (1/15) restricted Bangladesh’s scoring.
* Murshida Khatun’s 21 was the highest score for Bangladesh.
* Smriti Mandhana’s unbeaten 30 anchored India’s chase.
* Pooja Vastrakar’s boundary sealed the victory for India.
Post-Match Reactions:
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed satisfaction with her team’s performance, particularly their bowling. She also praised Dayalan Hemalatha for her return to the team and her contributions.
Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana acknowledged the challenges faced by her team but remained optimistic about their potential to bounce back.
