Renuka Singh's pace and blazing knock from vice-captain Smriti Mandhana allowed India to punch their ticket for the final of the Women's Asia Cup 2024 following a resounding 10-wicket win over Bangladesh on Friday. India has entered the final for the ninth time in the tournament by outplaying Bangladesh in all facets of the game at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.

The 2018 champions tottered to find any sort of momentum on their side, but all of their efforts eventually went in vain. While chasing a paltry target of 81, the Indian opening duo went all guns blazing right from the first over. Mandhana played it through the line to find the fence with ease and pick up India's first boundary on the fourth ball of the first over.

Shafali joined the party and put her destructive stroke play on display by finding boundaries without breaking a sweat. In the fourth over, Mandhana smoked the ball into the stand over the deep backward square leg to prove her intentions of taking India home early. While Bangladesh suffered on the batting surface, Indian players thrived on the same pitch, making it feel like a different venue for batters.

Mandhana continued to assert her dominance by dealing with boundaries. Shafali rotated the strike and allowed her partner to spread carnage in Dambulla. Fortune was on the side of both batters. Mandhana was caught at the backward point on 35, but Jahanara Alam overstepped the line in the 8th over. Shafali survived a scare in the next when she attempted to go for a slog sweep but saw her catch dropped by the fielder.

Mandhana struck back-to-back fours off Nahida Akter and raised her bat for her 25th half-century in the T20I format. India capped off their impressive display by chasing the target with nine overs to spare. Mandhana and Shafali went unbeaten with scores of 55* and 26* respectively.

Earlier in the innings, Bangladesh's decision to bat after winning the toss backfired completely, as its batters struggled to counter India's bowling display in the powerplay. Renuka Singh dismantled Bangladesh's opening order with her sheer pace.

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She bowled three overs in the powerplay and removed Bangladesh's top three batters, including Dilara Akter (6), Murshida Khatun (4) and Ishma Tanjim (8). Skipper Nigar Sultana tried to script an unprecedented comeback with her cautious approach against the high-flying Indian bowlers. However, wickets kept falling on the other end after the introduction of spin duo Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav.

With her magical left-arm spin, Radha dismantled Bangladesh's middle order. Deepti, on the other hand, chipped in with a wicket and kept things tight in her four-over spell. Radha claimed three wickets to completely derail Bangladesh's innings. After she dismissed the Bangladesh captain, Nigar, on 32(51), Shorna Akter came in at the end and produced a couple of boundaries towards the end. Her unbeaten 19 propelled Bangladesh to a score of 80/8.

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Renuka Singh's pace and blazing knock from vice-captain Smriti Mandhana allowed India to punch their ticket for the final of the Women's Asia Cup 2024 following a resounding 10-wicket win over Bangladesh on Friday.

Renuka Singh's pace and blazing knock from vice-captain Smriti Mandhana allowed India to punch their ticket for the final of the Women's Asia Cup 2024 following a resounding 10-wicket win over Bangladesh on Friday. India has entered the final for the ninth time in the tournament by outplaying Bangladesh in all facets of the game at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. The 2018 champions tottered to find any sort of momentum on their side, but all of their efforts eventually went in vain. While chasing a paltry target of 81, the Indian opening duo went all guns blazing right from the first over. Mandhana played it through the line to find the fence with ease and pick up India's first boundary on the fourth ball of the first over. Shafali joined the party and put her destructive stroke play on display by finding boundaries without breaking a sweat. In the fourth over, Mandhana smoked the ball into the stand over the deep backward square leg to prove her intentions of taking India home early. While Bangladesh suffered on the batting surface, Indian players thrived on the same pitch, making it feel like a different venue for batters. Mandhana continued to assert her dominance by dealing with boundaries. Shafali rotated the strike and allowed her partner to spread carnage in Dambulla. Fortune was on the side of both batters. Mandhana was caught at the backward point on 35, but Jahanara Alam overstepped the line in the 8th over. Shafali survived a scare in the next when she attempted to go for a slog sweep but saw her catch dropped by the fielder. Mandhana struck back-to-back fours off Nahida Akter and raised her bat for her 25th half-century in the T20I format. India capped off their impressive display by chasing the target with nine overs to spare. Mandhana and Shafali went unbeaten with scores of 55* and 26* respectively. Earlier in the innings, Bangladesh's decision to bat after winning the toss backfired completely, as its batters struggled to counter India's bowling display in the powerplay. Renuka Singh dismantled Bangladesh's opening order with her sheer pace. ALSO READ | India tour of Sri Lanka: Match dates, venues, timings, teams and all you need to know She bowled three overs in the powerplay and removed Bangladesh's top three batters, including Dilara Akter (6), Murshida Khatun (4) and Ishma Tanjim (8). Skipper Nigar Sultana tried to script an unprecedented comeback with her cautious approach against the high-flying Indian bowlers. However, wickets kept falling on the other end after the introduction of spin duo Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav. With her magical left-arm spin, Radha dismantled Bangladesh's middle order. Deepti, on the other hand, chipped in with a wicket and kept things tight in her four-over spell. Radha claimed three wickets to completely derail Bangladesh's innings. After she dismissed the Bangladesh captain, Nigar, on 32(51), Shorna Akter came in at the end and produced a couple of boundaries towards the end. Her unbeaten 19 propelled Bangladesh to a score of 80/8. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Women's Asia Cup: Renuka's pace, Mandhana's blitz seal India's place in final following 10-wicket win over Ban

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India&nbsp;face Bangladesh in the first semifinal of the 2024 Women's Asia Cup on Friday (July 26), in Dambulla. Unbeaten India are just two wins shy from winning the tournament and clinching their eighth Asia Cup title. While they will start as favourites versus the Bangla Tigers, Harman &amp; Co. won't take their opposition lightly by any means.

Talking about the Indian women&nbsp;team's campaign in this edition, they started the tournament with a comprehensive win over arch-rivals Pakistan. The Women in Green had no chance as India won by seven wickets after dismissing their opponent for a paltry 108. From thereon, they went past UAE and Nepal with a 78 and 82-run wins, respectively.

On the other hand, Bangladesh had a poor start to their campaign with a loss to hosts Sri Lanka. Nonetheless, they came back strongly with a resounding seven-wicket win over Thailand and 114-run hammering of Malaysia to enter the semifinals.

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WHEN AND WHERE TO WATCH INDIA VS BANGLADESH SEMIFINAL?

When and where to watch&nbsp;India vs Bangladesh Women's Asia Cup semifinal on TV?

The&nbsp;India vs Bangladesh Women's Asia Cup semifinal will commence at 14:00&nbsp;IST on Friday (July 26). The live broadcast will be on Star Sports 3.

Where to find the live streaming of India vs Bangladesh Women's Asia Cup semifinal?

The India vs Bangladesh Women's Asia Cup semifinal's live streaming will be&nbsp;on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

SQUADS

India: Shafali Verma, Dayalan Hemalatha, S Sajana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Smriti Mandhana(c), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Tanuja Kanwar, Renuka Thakur Singh, Arundhati Reddy, Uma Chetry, Asha Sobhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar

Bangladesh: Dilara Akter, Murshida Khatun, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Rumana Ahmed, Ishma Tanjim, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Shorna Akter, Jahanara Alam, Nahida Akter, Sabikun Nahar, Rubya Haider, Marufa Akter, Shorifa Khatun, Sultana Khatu

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India face Bangladesh in the first semifinal of the 2024 Women's Asia Cup on Friday (July 26), in Dambulla. Unbeaten India are just two wins shy from winning the tournament and clinching their eighth Asia Cup title.

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India face Bangladesh in the first semifinal of the 2024 Women's Asia Cup on Friday (July 26), in Dambulla. Unbeaten India are just two wins shy from winning the tournament and clinching their eighth Asia Cup title. While they will start as favourites versus the Bangla Tigers, Harman & Co. won't take their opposition lightly by any means. Talking about the Indian women team's campaign in this edition, they started the tournament with a comprehensive win over arch-rivals Pakistan. The Women in Green had no chance as India won by seven wickets after dismissing their opponent for a paltry 108. From thereon, they went past UAE and Nepal with a 78 and 82-run wins, respectively. On the other hand, Bangladesh had a poor start to their campaign with a loss to hosts Sri Lanka. Nonetheless, they came back strongly with a resounding seven-wicket win over Thailand and 114-run hammering of Malaysia to enter the semifinals. Also read: 'We're good people': Shoaib Malik's HUMBLE request to India to visit Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy WHEN AND WHERE TO WATCH INDIA VS BANGLADESH SEMIFINAL? When and where to watch India vs Bangladesh Women's Asia Cup semifinal on TV? The India vs Bangladesh Women's Asia Cup semifinal will commence at 14:00 IST on Friday (July 26). The live broadcast will be on Star Sports 3. Where to find the live streaming of India vs Bangladesh Women's Asia Cup semifinal? The India vs Bangladesh Women's Asia Cup semifinal's live streaming will be on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. SQUADS India: Shafali Verma, Dayalan Hemalatha, S Sajana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Smriti Mandhana(c), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Tanuja Kanwar, Renuka Thakur Singh, Arundhati Reddy, Uma Chetry, Asha Sobhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar Bangladesh: Dilara Akter, Murshida Khatun, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Rumana Ahmed, Ishma Tanjim, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Shorna Akter, Jahanara Alam, Nahida Akter, Sabikun Nahar, Rubya Haider, Marufa Akter, Shorifa Khatun, Sultana Khatu

India vs Bangladesh, Women's Asia Cup 2024: When and where to watch Ind vs Ban semifinal match

India women created history on Sunday (July 21) with their first ever 200-plus total in a T20I game. Harmanpreet Kaur-led team finished at 201/5 against UAE Women in the ongoing Asia Cup and registered a thumping 78-run victory.

India's previous highest score in a women T20I was 198/4 against England in 2018. This is also India's highest total in Women's Asia Cup history - going past their own best of 181/4 against Malaysia in 2022.

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Shafali Verma led the charge for India with 18-ball 37 at the top before skipper Kaur smashed 47-ball 66 and Richa Ghosh capped the innings off with a sensational 29-ball 64 not out.

During her innings, Kaur also went past Meg Lanning to become second highest run scorer in Women's T20I history. Kaur now has 3,415 runs while Lanning had 3,405. Only Suzie Bates is above Kaur in the list with 4,348 runs.

As for Ghosh, her strike rate of 220.64 is now the best for India (50-plus run innings), going past Smriti Mandhana's 204 during her 25-ball 51 innings in 2022 Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka. Ghosh's 64 not out is also the highest score by a wicketkeeper for India in women T20Is and overall in Asia Cup history as well.

Chasing the target, UAE&nbsp;just couldn't keep up with the run rate - scoring just 31 runs in the powerplay for the loss of two wickets. For them, skipper Esha Oza scored 38 off 36 while Kavisha Egodage hit 32-ball 40.

For India, Deepti Sharma took 2/23 while Renuka Singh, debutant Tanuja Kanwar, Pooja Vastrakar and Radha Yadav picked one wicket each. India eventually restricted UAE to 123/7 in 20 overs.

Speaking after the match, India skipper Kaur praised Player of the Match Richa Ghosh for her innings and said: "When Richa came I told her to keep watching the ball and she batted beautifully. [Her knock] My role was to stay on the pitch and keep rotating the strike. We had a good partnership especially with Richa. Credit goes to her."

India next take on Nepal Women on July 23.

India women created history on Sunday (July 21) with their first ever 200-plus total in a T20I game. Harmanpreet Kaur-led team finished at 201/5 against UAE Women in the ongoing Asia Cup and registered a thumping 78-run victory.

India women created history on Sunday (July 21) with their first ever 200-plus total in a T20I game. Harmanpreet Kaur-led team finished at 201/5 against UAE Women in the ongoing Asia Cup and registered a thumping 78-run victory. India's previous highest score in a women T20I was 198/4 against England in 2018. This is also India's highest total in Women's Asia Cup history - going past their own best of 181/4 against Malaysia in 2022. Also Read: 'Need to be in a relationship with...,' Ex-India batter FUMES at Gaikwad and Rinku's snub from Sri Lanka tour Shafali Verma led the charge for India with 18-ball 37 at the top before skipper Kaur smashed 47-ball 66 and Richa Ghosh capped the innings off with a sensational 29-ball 64 not out. During her innings, Kaur also went past Meg Lanning to become second highest run scorer in Women's T20I history. Kaur now has 3,415 runs while Lanning had 3,405. Only Suzie Bates is above Kaur in the list with 4,348 runs. As for Ghosh, her strike rate of 220.64 is now the best for India (50-plus run innings), going past Smriti Mandhana's 204 during her 25-ball 51 innings in 2022 Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka. Ghosh's 64 not out is also the highest score by a wicketkeeper for India in women T20Is and overall in Asia Cup history as well. Chasing the target, UAE just couldn't keep up with the run rate - scoring just 31 runs in the powerplay for the loss of two wickets. For them, skipper Esha Oza scored 38 off 36 while Kavisha Egodage hit 32-ball 40. For India, Deepti Sharma took 2/23 while Renuka Singh, debutant Tanuja Kanwar, Pooja Vastrakar and Radha Yadav picked one wicket each. India eventually restricted UAE to 123/7 in 20 overs. Speaking after the match, India skipper Kaur praised Player of the Match Richa Ghosh for her innings and said: "When Richa came I told her to keep watching the ball and she batted beautifully. [Her knock] My role was to stay on the pitch and keep rotating the strike. We had a good partnership especially with Richa. Credit goes to her." India next take on Nepal Women on July 23.

India Women vs UAE Women, Asia Cup: Harmanpreet, Richa create history as India post record total in big win

Harmanpreet Kaur’s Team India started the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 on a winning note on Friday (July 19) after they beat arch-rivals Pakistan&nbsp;on the opening day. Led by Deepti Sharma’s three wickets and Smriti Mandaha’s brilliant 45-run knock, the Women in Blue beat Pakistan by seven wickets at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.&nbsp;Interestingly, India won the contest with 35 balls to spare, highlighting their dominance in the match.

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<h2>India win one-sided contest</h2>

Having been tasked to chase 109, India’s opening pair of Smriti Mandhana (45) and Shafali Verma (40) stitched a partnership of 85 runs before the former was dismissed. Needing just 24 more runs to win India would then lose Shafali followed by Dayalan Hemalatha (14) as they lost brief momentum. However, it was the mini partnership of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (5) and Jemimah Rodrigues (3) that got them over the line.

Syeda Aroob Shah bagged two wickets for Pakistan while Nashra Sandhu had one but were&nbsp;not helped by the batters having&nbsp;108 runs to defend.

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<h2>India restrict Pakistan</h2>

Thanks to an excellent bowling display, India was at the top of their game as they bowled out Pakistan for 108 in 19.2 overs. Only four batters got into double figures for Pakistan with Sidra Ameen (25) top-scoring for the side. While Deepti Sharma was the star with three wickets, three other bowlers also made their mark.

Renuka Singh, Pooja Vastrakar and Shreyanka Patil all ended with two wickets each to highlight India’s dominance.

India is next in action on Sunday (July 21) when they face United Arab Emirates in their second Group A match. The win will see India book their berth in the semifinal if results go their way while India also takes on Nepal women in their last group stage match.

Harmanpreet Kaur’s Team India started the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 on a winning note on Friday (July 19) after they beat arch-rivals Pakistan on the opening day. Led by Deepti Sharma’s three wickets and Smriti Mandaha’s brilliant 45-run knock, the Women in Blue beat Pakistan by seven wickets at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.

Harmanpreet Kaur’s Team India started the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 on a winning note on Friday (July 19) after they beat arch-rivals Pakistan on the opening day. Led by Deepti Sharma’s three wickets and Smriti Mandaha’s brilliant 45-run knock, the Women in Blue beat Pakistan by seven wickets at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. Interestingly, India won the contest with 35 balls to spare, highlighting their dominance in the match. Clinical win for the Women in Blue 🤩#WomensAsiaCup2024 #ACC #HerStory #INDWvPAKW pic.twitter.com/d0AhIu8hSp — AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) July 19, 2024 × India win one-sided contest Having been tasked to chase 109, India’s opening pair of Smriti Mandhana (45) and Shafali Verma (40) stitched a partnership of 85 runs before the former was dismissed. Needing just 24 more runs to win India would then lose Shafali followed by Dayalan Hemalatha (14) as they lost brief momentum. However, it was the mini partnership of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (5) and Jemimah Rodrigues (3) that got them over the line. Syeda Aroob Shah bagged two wickets for Pakistan while Nashra Sandhu had one but were not helped by the batters having 108 runs to defend. ALSO READ | 'He has to play Vijay Hazare Trophy': Gautam Gambhir asks Hardik Pandya to prove fitness after captaincy snub India restrict Pakistan Thanks to an excellent bowling display, India was at the top of their game as they bowled out Pakistan for 108 in 19.2 overs. Only four batters got into double figures for Pakistan with Sidra Ameen (25) top-scoring for the side. While Deepti Sharma was the star with three wickets, three other bowlers also made their mark. Renuka Singh, Pooja Vastrakar and Shreyanka Patil all ended with two wickets each to highlight India’s dominance. India is next in action on Sunday (July 21) when they face United Arab Emirates in their second Group A match. The win will see India book their berth in the semifinal if results go their way while India also takes on Nepal women in their last group stage match.