Published: Feb 17, 2017, 04:40 PM (IST)
Edited: Feb 17, 2017, 04:44 PM (IST)
Bangladesh Women asked India Women to chase down a paltry target of 156 runs, which the latter obliged with ease. Playing their second match of the Super Six round in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017, India batted with complete ease to bring up their sixth successive win. Mithali Raj and Mona Meshram ensured the chase was a cakewalk for India over their opponents. Bangladesh’s bowling looked hapless and uninspiring in the middle to cause any trouble to the Indian batswomen. Mithali assumed the more aggressive role, while Mona continued to anchor the innings from one end of the pitch to hand India a 9-wicket win.
India opened with Deepti Sharma and Meshram, where the pair added 22 runs for the first wicket. Khadija Tul Kubra, who was having a poor tournament so far, caught hold of a simple catch and bowl as Deepti departed for 22-ball 3. Indian skipper Mithali came out in the middle and provided much needed momentum to the innings. With Mithali collecting runs from one end, Meshram also opened up her arms. Match Updates, India vs Bangladesh, ICC Women World Cup Qualifier 2017, Super Six
Meshram notched up her second ODI fifty, also her second of the tournament. She remained unbeaten on 78 off 92 that included 12 fours. Mithali, on the other hand, notched her 43rd ODI fifty and second in as many games to remain not out on 73 off 87, which included 10 fours and a six.
Mithali’s solitary six was also the winning shot for India as they romped past Bangladesh by 9 wickets. As far as Bangladesh areconcerned, Khadija was the best bowler picking up 1 for 37.
Earlier, batting first, Bangladesh managed just 155 runs, with Fargana and Sharmin contributing a crucial 62 run-stand. Fargana was the highest top-scorer with 50, while Sharmin made 35. Mansi Joshi was the star bowler for India handing herself a 3-for, while Devika Vaidya ended up with 2 wickets.
Brief scores:
Bangladesh Women 155 for 8 (Fargana Hoque 50, Sharmin Akhter 35; Mansi Joshi 3 for 25) lost to India Women 158 for 1 (Mona Meshram 78*, Mithali Raj 73*; Khadija Tul Kurba 1 for 37) by 9 wickets.
Man of the Match: Mona Meshram
