League: Cricket
The Semi-Final 1 match of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 will feature a encounter between India Women and Bangladesh Women at the Rangiri International Stadium in Dambulla on Friday (July 26).
India have had an impressive run in the league stage of the Women’s Asia Cup T20, winning all three of their matches. Their recent victory against Nepal Women by a commanding margin of 82 runs highlighted their strong form and strategic prowess.
The Indian team, led by experienced players, has shown remarkable consistency and dominance throughout the tournament. With a well-balanced squad comprising both seasoned campaigners and emerging talents, India are poised for this semi-final clash.
Bangladesh have also had a commendable performance in the league stage, winning two of their last three matches. Their most recent triumph came against Malaysia Women, where they secured a massive 114-run victory.
This win demonstrated their ability to deliver powerful performances under pressure. Bangladesh will be eager to leverage this momentum as they face a formidable Indian side in the semi-final.
The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium offers an equal playing field for both batters and bowlers. Initially, fast bowlers benefit from the new ball’s bounce. However, as the game progresses, spinners find their footing, capitalizing on the pitch’s increased grip and turn to make a significant impact.
Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Dilara Akter, Rumana Ahmed
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Uma Chetry (wk), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Tanuja Kanwer, Sajana Sajeevan. Travelling reserves: Shweta Sehrawat, Saika Ishaque, Meghna Singh
Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter (vc), Murshida Khatun, Dilara Akter, Jahanara Alam, Rumana Ahmed, Ritu Moni, Marufa Akter, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Shorifa Khatun, Ishma Tanjim, Sabikun Nahar Jesmin. Stand-by: Taj Nehar, Fahima Khatun, Sobhana Mostary, Puja Chakrabortty