Disciplined bowling helps Bangladesh restrict India to 102/9 in 3rd T20I

Mirpur [Bangladesh], July 13 (ANI): Fiery spells by Rabeya Khan and Sultana Khatun helped Bangladesh reduce India to 102/9 in their 20 overs during the third and final T20I of the series in Mirpur on Thursday.

India leads the series 2-0. Bangladesh needs 103 runs to get a consolation win.
India won the toss and opted to bat first. Bangladesh was off to a great start as Sultana Khatun gave double blows to India by dismissing openers Smriti Mandhana (1) and Shafali Verma (11) quickly. India slipped to 20/2.

At the end of powerplay in six overs, India was at 27/2, with Jemimah Rodrigues (9) and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (6) unbeaten.

Jemimah and Harman started to bat with responsibility and build India’s innings despite immense pressure from Bangladesh. India crossed the 50-run mark in 9 overs.

At the end of 10 overs, India was at 55/2, with Jemimah (21) and Harmanpreet (22).

Shorna Akter ended India’s hopes for a high score, dismissing Jemimah for 28 off 26 balls. India was reduced to 65/3 and 45-run stand between Jemimah-Harmanpreet was over.

At the end of 15 overs, India was at 86/3, with Harmanpreet (38) and Yastika (8) unbeaten.

Harmanpreet carried on her fight, stitching another valuable 26-run partnership with Yastika Bhatia. Fahima Khatun ended Harman’s valiant stay at the crease and she scored 40 in 41 balls, consisting of three fours and a six. India was at 91/4 in 16.2 overs.

Wickets kept falling for India as they lost three quick wickets and sunk to 97/7 in 18.4 overs.

India crossed the 100-run mark in 19.2 overs.

Rabeya Khan dismissed Deepti Sharma (4) and Minnu Mani (1) in the final over. India finished at 102/9 in 20 overs.

Rabeya Khan (3/16) was the pick of the bowlers for Bangladesh. Sultana Khatun (2/17) also took two wickets. Nahida, Fatima and Shorna got one wicket each.

Brief Scores: India: 102/9 (Harmanpreet Kaur 40, Jemimah Rodrigues 28, Rabey Khan 3/16).