Opting to bat, India may solely handle 102 for 9, displaying one other disappointing batting efficiency.
Despite their struggles in earlier encounters, Bangladesh efficiently chased the goal in 18.1 overs, with opener Shamima Sultana’s regular knock of 42 off 46 balls main the best way.
Although India received the collection 2-1, their total efficiency left a lot to be desired, notably in batting in opposition to spin.
Only skipper Harmanpreet Kaur confirmed the power to clear the fence, whereas rookie off-spinner Minnu Mani stood out as a optimistic for India.
With the T20 World Cup scheduled in Bangladesh subsequent yr, the brand new head coach can have important work to do earlier than the group’s return. The upcoming three-match ODI collection between the 2 groups is ready to start on July 16.
Earlier, Harmanpreet struck a strong 40 off 41 balls earlier than a batting collapse within the dying overs noticed India lose their final six wickets for 11 runs.
Leggie Rabeya Khan was the standout bowler for Bangladesh with three wickets for 16 runs in 4 overs. Off-spinner Sultana Khatun was spectacular within the powerplay, eradicating the star opening duo of Shafali Verma (11) and Smriti Mandhana (1).
The floor has proved to be “tricky” all through the low-scoring collection and contemplating that, Harmanpreet opted to bat first.
Shafali and Mandhana as soon as once more failed to supply a very good begin to depart India at 27 for 2 in six overs.
Mandhana received herself into a clumsy place whereas making an attempt to work one in direction of the leg facet and ended up getting a vanguard with Bangladesh captain and keeper Nigar Sultana doing the remainder.
Shafali was caught at lengthy on, failing to clear the fence.
Jemimah Rodrigues (28 off 26) and Harmanpreet stitched a 45-run stand to take the innings ahead earlier than the previous was stumped off leg-spinner Shorna Akter. Unlike the earlier recreation, Jemimah confirmed optimistic intent in her innings and made good use of her ft in opposition to the spinners.
The lack of six-hitters within the squad was uncovered once more as Harmanpreet was the one one to have cleared the ropes.
Once Harmanpreet was stumped within the seventeenth over, wickets fell in a heap as Indian batters did not get the required boundaries.
(WIth PTI inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com