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India Defeats Bangladesh by Five Wickets in Women's T20 World Cup Match
India chased down 137 to win by five wickets at Old Trafford on June 25. The result eliminated Bangladesh and left India needing a win over Australia to reach the semi-finals.
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India defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in an ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group 2 match at Old Trafford on June 25. Chasing 137, India reached 139 for 5 in 16.5 overs, with opener Shafali Verma scoring 53 off 34 balls. bbc.co.uk reported that the win improved India's position in the group standings.
Bangladesh posted 136 for 8 in 20 overs. Juairiya Ferdous top-scored with 33 off 31 balls and captain Nigar Sultana Joty added 32. Radha Yadav took 3 for 28 and Sree Charani claimed 2 for 21 for India.
Ritu took 2 for 29 for Bangladesh. India dropped four catches in the first five overs of Bangladesh's innings. Smriti Mandhana fell early in the chase, after which the scoring rate slowed until Jemimah Rodrigues made 26 off 15 balls to help finish the target.
The result eliminated Bangladesh from the tournament. India must beat Australia in its final group match on June 28 to qualify for the semi-finals. South Africa faces the Netherlands at 18:30 BST on the same day.
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