The Indian team defeated Bangladesh by 44 runs in the first women’s T20 International, thanks to the bowling of Renuka Singh and Pooja Vastrakar. Renuka’s economical bowling helped India confine Bangladesh to 101 for 8, despite the low total resulting from a lack of late acceleration.
Renuka Singh and Pooja Vastrakar takes five wickets as India used disciplined bowling to defeat Bangladesh by 44 runs in the first women’s Twenty20 International on Sunday. Despite a strong middle-order combination between skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Yastika Bhatia, India’s total was limited to 145 for seven due to a lack of late acceleration. The hosts may have been confident in their ability to chase down the goal, but Indian bowlers headed by Renuka delivered the goods, restricting Bangladesh to 101 for 8.
