India comfortably reached the final of Women's Asia Cup beating Bangladesh by 10 wickets. They chased down the target of 81 runs in just 11 overs after Indian bowlers restricted Bangladesh earlier in the day.
India are coming into the first semifinal on the back of three clinical wins over Pakistan, UAE and Nepal during their group stage whereas Bangladesh lost to Sri Lanka, and defeated Malaysia and Thailand on their way to the semis.
India finished at the top of Group A after beating Pakistan, UAE and Nepal in the league stage. On the other hand, Bangladesh defeated Malaysia and Thailand but lost to Sri Lanka to finish in the second spot in Group B.
The ninth edition of the Women's Asia Cup will get underway with a fixture between Nepal and the United Arab Emirates on Friday at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
Pakistan have announced their Women's Asia Cup squad led by senior all-rounder Nida Dar. Pakistan have made some significant changes to their squad from the one that played the white-ball series against England. Pakistan begin their campaign against India on July 19 in Dambulla.
India are the defending champions of the Asia Cup. They defeated Bangladesh by eight wickets at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet in the previous edition of the tournament in 2022.
Women's Asia Cup: The Indian Team will next be seen in action against Malaysia on October 3.
India defeated China 2-0, where goals by Sharmila Devi (13') and Gurjit Kaur (19') helped the Savita-led side end the continental tournament with the third-place finish.
India have been drawn against IR Iran (January 20), Chinese Taipei (January 23) and China PR (January 26) in Group A of the competition that consists of 12 teams.
After India scored 112/9, thanks to Harmanpreet Singh's 56, Bangladesh managed to get over the line in the final ball of their innings.
In an absolutely nail-biting clash, it was Bangladesh who emerged victorious as they beat India by 3 wickets to lift their maiden Women's Asia Cup trophy.
India dished out an impressive all-round show with the bat and ball after the bowlers restricted Sri Lanka to post a total of 107/7, and chased the target with ease.
Fargana Hoque and Rumana Ahmed's unbeaten 52 and 42-run knocks helped Bangladesh chase a below-par target of 142 with seven balls to spare.
Courtesy this win, India have booked their ticket to the FIH World Cup in 2018 which will be held in London.
The Indian eves rode on a brace from Gurjit Kaur and field goals from Navjot Kaur and Lalremsiami to advance to a fourth Asia Cup final.
he Rani Rampal-led forward-line was smart in its attacks as they created penalty corners to put their opponents under pressure.
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