Initially balanced, the one-off Test shifted on the third day, with Australia eyeing a 200-plus target against India at the Wankhede Stadium. Yet, India entered Sunday’s play with a clear strategy and unwavering determination.

Over the next three hours and 15 minutes, the home team flawlessly executed their plans, clinching an eight-wicket victory – marking their maiden Test win against Australia.

Securing consecutive Test wins within a week is no mean feat. India capitalized on their success against England, maintaining authoritative control over Australia, and showcasing their prowess. The team’s lack of Test cricket experience never once reflected in their performance. The efficient manner in which they wrapped up the Australian innings on the final day, claiming the last five wickets for a mere 28 runs, underscored their resilience.

Starting at 233 for 5, Australia aimed for a resilient partnership. However, Sneh Rana (4 for 63) and Rajeshwari Gayakwad (2 for 42) had different plans. Pooja Vastrakar struck early, dismissing Ashleigh Gardner with a well-executed yorker in the second over of the day.

India continued to tighten their grip as Rana, fueled by aggression following her three-wicket haul in the first innings, claimed Annabel Sutherland. Despite initial umpiring confusion, a timely referral to the TV umpire favored India, sparking Australia’s downfall.

Rana secured another wicket off the subsequent ball, while Gayakwad swiftly wrapped up the innings with two quick scalps.

Chasing 75 runs with over two sessions left, India’s innings began with a boundary by Shafali Verma, who soon fell to Kim Garth. Smriti Mandhana’s unbeaten 38 (61b, 6×4) anchored a crucial 51-run partnership with Richa Ghosh.

Despite an early reprieve by Beth Mooney, dropping Richa at slip off Gardner, the debutant steadied herself and consolidated the partnership with Mandhana, steering India closer to victory.

Richa’s dismissal by Tahlia McGrath, caught at mid-on, left India just 20 runs shy of a historic win. Jemimah Rodrigues accelerated India’s charge, striking a couple of boundaries before Mandhana sealed the momentous victory with a boundary shot.

The Bangladesh national women’s cricket team demonstrated nerves of steel as they managed to tie the third and final One Day International against visiting India at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Saturday.

India, in pursuit of a target of 226 runs for victory, lost all their wickets with the scores level and only three balls to spare. The match reached a tense climax as India required ten runs in the last three overs, with three wickets in hand. However, Bangladesh spinner Nahida Akter turned the tide in her team’s favor, taking two crucial wickets and conceding just one run in the 47th over of the innings.

With six runs scored in the 49th over, India needed only three runs to win, while Bangladesh needed one more wicket. The thrilling conclusion saw Bangladesh pacer Marufa Akter stepping up to bowl the last over. India managed to score two singles off the first two balls, leveling the score. However, in the third delivery, Marufa claimed the wicket of India’s last batter, Meghna Singh, securing a tie for Bangladesh and ending the series with a 1-1 draw.

Earlier, Fargana Hoque Pinky scored a historic maiden One Day International century for Bangladesh women, as they posted a total of 225 runs for the loss of four wickets in their 50 overs. Fargana reached her century in the last ball of the 48th over, displaying an impressive innings of 107 runs off 160 deliveries, featuring seven boundaries. Her remarkable century surpassed the previous highest score for Bangladesh women in ODIs, which was 75 by Rumana Ahmed and Salma Khatun in two separate matches.

Supporting Fargana’s outstanding performance, Shamima Sultana also contributed with a half-century, scoring 52 runs off 78 deliveries, including five boundaries. The solid opening pair of Fargana and Shamima provided a strong foundation with a 93-run partnership. Captain Nigar Sultana Joty (24) then joined Fargana, forming a crucial 71-run partnership after Shamima’s dismissal.

Sobhana Mostary’s quick 23 runs off 22 balls in the latter stages of the innings helped Bangladesh surpass the 220-run mark.

With the series level at 1-1, Bangladesh secured a 40-run victory in the first match on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, while India responded with a convincing 108-run win in the second game.

On Wednesday, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, India’s women’s cricket team put up a dominant performance, securing a 108-run victory over Bangladesh in the second ODI of the series, thereby leveling the contest.

After winning the toss, Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty chose to field first. Their in-form pacer, Marufa Akter, struck early, dismissing opener Priya Punia for just seven runs with a brilliant in-swing delivery in the fifth over. The Bangladesh bowlers kept the pressure on and controlled the run-rate in the initial 20 overs. The experienced Smriti Mandhana scored 36 runs but fell in the 22nd over, leaving India at 68 for 3.

However, Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues played crucial roles, forming a 73-run partnership for the fourth wicket, which shifted the momentum in India’s favor. Harmanpreet contributed 52 runs off 88 balls before getting dismissed, but Jemimah continued her outstanding strokeplay, scoring a quick 86 off 78 balls, including nine boundaries. With her contribution, India managed to reach 228 for 8 in their allotted 50 overs. Sultana Khatun and Nahida Akter picked up two wickets each for Bangladesh.

In response, Bangladesh faced a challenging start and lost three wickets within the first 15 overs, with just around 40 runs on the board. Fargana Hoque Pinky and Ritu Moni tried to revive the chase with a 68-run partnership for the fourth wicket. However, their dismissals in the 29th and 30th overs triggered a batting collapse. From being 106 for 3, Bangladesh found themselves all out for 120 in 35.1 overs, losing their last seven wickets for a mere 14 runs in 6.2 overs.

Jemimah’s brilliance wasn’t confined to batting; she also displayed excellent bowling skills, taking four wickets with her off-spin in just 3.1 overs, conceding only three runs. Her exceptional all-round performance earned her the well-deserved “Player of the Match” award.

With the series now tied at 1-1, it promises an exciting finale. Bangladesh had won the first ODI by 40 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method last Sunday at the same venue. The third and final match of the series is scheduled for this Saturday.

In a momentous achievement, Bangladesh’s national women’s cricket team etched their names in the history books on Sunday by securing their maiden victory over the Indian team in a One Day International (ODI).

Playing at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, the Tigresses emerged triumphant by a margin of 40 runs (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method) in the opening match of the three-ODI series.

Chasing a revised target of 154 runs, India faltered and were bowled out for 113 in 35.5 overs. Leading the bowling attack, pacer Marufa Akter shone with exceptional figures of four wickets for 29 runs in her seven overs. Her brilliant performance earned her the well-deserved player of the match award.

Earlier in the game, Bangladesh posted a total of 152 runs, losing all their wickets in 43 overs after India won the toss and elected to field. Skipper Nigar Sultana Joty top-scored for the team in red and green with 39 runs, while Fargana Hoque Pinky contributed 27 runs.

The match was affected by rain and a wet outfield, leading to a reduction in overs, with both sides playing 44 overs each.

This historic victory for Bangladesh’s women’s cricket team marks a significant milestone and a proud moment for the players and fans alike, showcasing the progress and talent within the squad.

Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team Clinches 4-Wicket Victory over India in Thrilling Third T20I

In an exciting encounter at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, the Bangladesh women’s national cricket team emerged triumphant against India. Chasing a target of 103 runs, Bangladesh secured a memorable victory with four wickets in hand and ten balls to spare.

Shamim Sultana played a pivotal role in Bangladesh’s successful chase, leading the scoring charts with a well-crafted innings of 42 runs from 46 balls, including three boundaries.

Earlier, India had set a target of 102 runs, losing nine wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The spirited performance by the Bangladesh bowlers restricted India’s scoring opportunities, paving the way for an enthralling victory for the home team.

Bangladesh’s women’s cricket emerging side has secured a spot in the finals of the ongoing ACC Women’s Emerging Teams Cup 2023. In a rain-affected second semi-final match held at Mong Kok Cricket Stadium in Hong Kong on Tuesday, Bangladesh emerged victorious by six runs against Pakistan.

Despite the rain interruptions, the match was able to reach a result on the reserve day. The game was reduced to a nine-over-a-side contest, with Bangladesh batting first after winning the toss and posting a total of 59 runs for the loss of seven wickets. The team faced a batting collapse, finding themselves at 16 runs for six wickets in just 3.4 overs.

Rabeya Khatun, batting at number seven, contributed 10 runs, while Nahida Akter, batting at number four, added 21 runs off 16 deliveries, including three boundaries and one six.

In pursuit of the target, Pakistan required 13 runs off the final over, but left-arm spinner Sanjida Akhter defended admirably, conceding only six runs. As a result, Pakistan was restricted to 53 runs for the loss of four wickets.

Leg-spinner Rabeya Khan claimed two wickets, while Nahida Akter and Marufa Akter picked up one wicket each. Opener Eyman Fatima was the top scorer for Pakistan with 18 runs off 15 deliveries.

In the final match of the tournament, Bangladesh will face India on Wednesday at the same venue. The first semi-final between India and Sri Lanka was abandoned without a ball being bowled, and India advanced to the final based on their superior Net Run Rate (NRR) compared to the opposition.

New Zealand is a big obstacle in front of India in the knockout phase. Be it cricket or hockey. Batting first, New Zealand set a target of 108 runs in front of Shefali Burma in the Women’s Under-19 World Cup. If Shefali Verma can score that run, India will reach the final.

New Zealand defeated India in the men’s semi-final in the 2019 World Cup. The Kiwis also defeated India in the final of the Test Championship in 2021. India had to lose against New Zealand in the recent Hockey World Cup. Seeing New Zealand in the Women’s Under-19 World Cup, there was fear in the minds of many.

Shefali won the toss in the semi-final and sent New Zealand to bat. The power of the Indian bowlers can be seen from the start. Titus Sadhura took 2 wickets out of 5 runs. New Zealand’s Georgia Plimer scored 35 runs. That is their team’s highest run. He and Isabella Gej put on a partnership of 37 runs. Apart from that no one got a run. Parashvi Chopra has the most wickets among Indian bowlers. He took three wickets. Archana Devi, Shefali Verma, Mannat Kashyap, and Titus took one wicket each. New Zealand scored only 107 runs but batted the entire 20 overs. They scored 107 runs losing 9 wickets. Two runs out. Batting in front of an easy target, India lost Shefali Verma early on. However, that did not stop India’s run pace.

Today, India’s girls defeated the United Arab Emirates by a big margin of 104 runs. Chasing a target of 179 runs given by India, Emirates managed to score only 74 runs for 4 wickets in 20 overs. Apart from Kavisha Egodage (30) and Khushi Sharma (29), no batsman could reach double figures. Rajeshwari Gayakwad took two wickets for 20 runs for India.

Earlier, India scored 178 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs with the help of 64 off 49 balls and Jemimah Rodrigues’ 75 off 45 balls. As a result of this victory, India has 6 points in three matches. They are now at the top of the points table, overtaking Pakistan.

Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to field today at the outer field of the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. India did not start well in batting. The 2016 champions were in danger after losing two openers for the team’s 23 runs.

Jemimah Rodrigues and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur took the lead in the third wicket. The two put together a 92-run partnership to build India a big collection. Jemimah got out after playing 53 balls for 76 runs. At the end of the innings, India’s innings stopped at 150 runs as they could not score many runs.

In response, the two Lankan openers batted aggressively at the beginning. However, the team suffered the first shock when captain Chamari Athapaththu returned to the team’s 25 runs. After that, they started losing wickets quickly while keeping the wheels of runs going. Hasini Perera continued the fight but could not score more than 30 runs. Sri Lanka was all out for 109 runs with 10 balls to spare.
Off-spinner Delen Hemlata took 3 wickets for India. Pooja and Deepti Sharma took two wickets each.