Opener Shafali Verma’s impressive half-century led India to a comfortable victory over Bangladesh in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Chasing a target of 137, India’s aggressive approach, spearheaded by Shafali’s attacking play, ensured they reached the target with 19 balls to spare.
Shafali’s quick start, supported by Smriti Mandhana and Yastika Bhatia, set the tone for India’s dominant chase. India’s highest-ever Powerplay score in Women’s T20 World Cup history propelled them towards victory, with Shafali’s rapid half-century being a standout performance.
Despite losing a few wickets towards the end, India’s middle order, including Jemimah Rodrigues and captain Harmanpreet Kaur, ensured a smooth finish to the chase. With this win, India secured a five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in a convincing display of batting prowess.
