India asserted their dominance in Asian cricket once again with a resounding 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the semi-final of the Women's Asia Cup. Pace bowler Renuka Thakur led the charge with 3 quick wickets in the powerplay, supported by Radha Yadav's 3-wicket haul. In the chase, Smriti Mandhana's well-crafted half-century and Shafali Verma's quick runs sealed the win in just 11 overs. India will now face a strong challenge in the final as they aim to continue their winning streak in Asian cricket.
In a thrilling semi-final match, India's women's cricket team defeated Bangladesh by 18 runs to reach the 2024 Women's Asia Cup final. Bangladesh's captain Nigar Sultana won the toss and chose to bat, but India's strong batting attack led by Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana proved to be too much for their opponents. India will now face the winner of the Australia vs Pakistan match in the final.