BAN-W Vs IND-W: Renuka Singh Thakur Shines In T20I Series Opener Against Bangladesh

In the opening T20 International of the India Women tour of Bangladesh 2024, the Women in Blue secured a commanding 44-run victory over the home team at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, India set a challenging total, with Bangladesh falling short in their chase.

India Women’s Innings Overview

India posted a solid total of 145/7 in their allotted 20 overs, buoyed by contributions from key players. Shafali Verma provided a quick start with a brisk 31 off 22 balls, including three fours and a six, setting a positive tone for the batting side. Yastika Bhatia anchored the innings with a well-composed 36 from 29 deliveries, hitting six boundaries. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh also made valuable contributions, scoring 30 and 23 runs respectively.

Despite Bangladesh’s bowlers applying pressure at various intervals, particularly with Rabeya Khan standing out with 3 wickets for 23 runs and Marufa Akter taking 2 wickets for just 13 runs, India managed to post a competitive total.

Bangladesh Women’s Response

In response, Bangladesh struggled to build momentum and were restricted to 101/8. Nigar Sultana fought a lone battle with a resilient 51 off 48 balls, including five fours and a six. However, she lacked support from the other end, as no other batter managed to make a significant impact.

India’s bowlers executed their plans effectively. Renuka Singh Thakur led the attack with 3 wickets for 18 runs, ably supported by Pooja Vastrakar who also took 2 wickets. The rest of the bowling lineup, including Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, and Radha Yadav, maintained pressure and picked up crucial wickets.

Conclusion and Upcoming Fixture

India’s victory was characterized by a balanced performance in both batting and bowling departments. Renuka Singh Thakur deservedly earned the Player of the Match for her excellent bowling display.

The win gives India a 1-0 lead in the series, with the next match scheduled for Tuesday (April 30) at the same venue. India will look to maintain their winning momentum and clinch the series against Bangladesh Women with another strong performance in the upcoming fixture.

Stay tuned for more updates and highlights as India Women continue their tour of Bangladesh, aiming for further success in the T20I series.

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