IND-W vs BAN-W, Women's Asia Cup T20 2022, Highlights: IND beat BAN, belt 4th win of tournament

The Indian women's team defeated the BAN side in their fifth match of the tournament. India was too good for the defending champions. The openers played some blistering knocks, the bowlers didn't let BAN play their strokes and wickets too came their way. With this win, India have consolidated a spot in the final four. A good comeback from the women in blue after a loss against Pakistan. They will now play their final match of the group stage on October 10 against Thailand women. Till then, it's a Goodbye from Varun Malik. 

The Bangladesh team is in big trouble. They have lost their third wicket and the runs are also not coming for them. Both the openers played slowly but when they wanted to step on the pedal, they were sent back by the Indians. IND-W looks all set to belt this contest.

Bangladesh women have not got a good start here. Both the openers started steadily but could not step on the pedal. Meanwhile, India have taken one wicket. Bangladesh need big overs if they have to stay in this one otherwise India will wrap it quickly.

India women's team finish on 159 runs in 20 overs. It was a brilliant knock by Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma as India got a blistering start. It was all good for India until Bangladesh women struck some blows to pull things back. Mandhana missed her fifty while Verma notched a half-ton. In the end, Jemimah Rodrigues provided India with a fine finish. India should back themselves to defend this one.

After a flurry of wickets, Jemimah Rodrigues lead India's fightback to help the team finish well.

After brilliant knocks by Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, India lose their way a bit.

And her knock comes to an end. Shafali Verma notched up a fifty and has been bowled in the very next over. This was a good knock. It started with a bang and then she steadied a bit to anchor the innings. Verma has laid a strong platform but BAN-W have found another wicket.

Its fifty for Shafali Verma. A much awaited one. She raises up her bat for a half ton after 20 T20I innings. This was a brilliant knock from her.

Banglades Women have got the first breakthrough. A mix-up in the middle and Smriti Mandhan has been run-out. Mandhana walks and misses her fifty. 

The Indian openers are in a destruction mood today. Both the openers are playing expressive cricket and are on the verge of smashing  fifties. The Bangladesh bowling is being punished as India sits at 91/0 after 10 overs. The women in blue will want to carry on and then score a big target today. Bangladesh team need wickets. 

The Indian women's team is off to a blistering start as both openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma have taken the bowlers to the cleaners. Mandhan hit three consecutive fours in the sixth over, while Verma smashed two fours and a six in the fourth over. Powerplay goes India's way. Bangladesh need wickets.

A brilliant start for India as both Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana are smashing the bowlers. Shafali Verma looks in a destruction mood today.

Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana are back as India's openers today after the women in blue sent S Meghana up the order for a few games. 

Smriti Mandhana(c), Shafali Verma, Sabbhineni Meghana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Kiran Navgire, Pooja Vastrakar, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad

Murshida Khatun, Fargana Hoque, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Ritu Moni, Lata Mondal, Fahima Khatun, Rumana Ahmed, Nahida Akter, Salma Khatun, Fariha Trisna, Shanjida Akter

India women's team has won the toss against Bangladesh and have opted to bat first. Three changes for India. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, D Hemalatha and Radha Yadav misses out. Shafali Verma, Kiran Navgire and Sneh Rana make their way back in the team