2024-07-25 12:35:49
India have won seven of the eight editions of the Women’s Asia Cup. Bangladesh once wore the crown of excellence by defeating them in Malaysia.
India is also the favorite of this year’s Asia Cup. They defeated all the teams in the group stage and confirmed the semi-finals as champions. They are determined to retain the title. However, Bangladesh is ready to challenge them in the semi-finals.
Bangladesh beat Malaysia by a huge margin in the last match of the group stage on Wednesday (July 24). Bangladesh confirmed the semi-final in terms of run rate as they won by a big margin of 114 runs. Nigra Sultana Jyoti’s team confirmed the semi-final as the runner-up. That’s why Bangladesh got the champion of the other group, India.
The first semi-final of the two teams will be held on July 26 in Dambulla.
Any international match between Bangladesh and India women’s cricket team creates extra excitement. Apart from the on-field cricket rivalry, a ‘belligerent attitude’ can also be observed in the body language of the cricketers of the two teams. It spreads the cricket craze on the field, creates excitement. It goes without saying that the same will happen in the semi-finals of Dumbula. However, there is a huge difference in the performances of the two teams in recent times. The two teams played five T20Is in Sylhet last April. Where the host Bangladesh lost in all five.
Batting is a major cause of concern for Bangladesh. However, after scoring 191 runs against Malaysia, the Tigresses gained some confidence. Murshida Khatun scored 80 and skipper Jyoti scored 62 runs. Which will definitely add motivation to the fight against India.