Win Projections to be updated soon
Match 6, Perth, February 24, 2020, 04:30 PM
India Women
142/6(20.0ov)
Bangladesh Women
124/8(20.0ov)
India Women beat Bangladesh Women by 18 runs
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Shafali Verma
Commentry
Right then, that's all we have from this match! India have jumped to the top of the points table in Group A and are looking like the team to beat. Tuesday will be a rest day/travelling day for the teams. Do join us on 26th February for the matches involving England, Thailand, West Indies and Pakistan. The first of the double-header will kick off at 1500 local (0400 GMT). Looking forward to your company then. Cheers!
Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian captain, says that Shafali and Richa did really well and that shows how good they are. Praises Krishnamurthy's effort with the bat and tells that when she went to the middle, India needed quick runs and she provided that. On Smriti Mandhana's chance of making into the Indian side for their next game, the Indian skipper tells that they've got a few days before that game and Mandhana has recovered well. Tells that team wants to take one game at a time and continue performing similarly in their coming games.
Salma Khatun, the Bangladeshi captain, says that they didn't bowl well in the Powerplay. Tells that the fielding was not good. Adds that their side hasn't played many games under lights but they will try to do well in the next game.
SHAFALI VERMA IS NAMED THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH. She says that since there was no Mandhana, she wanted to take the responsibility and stay till the end. On her see the ball, hit the ball approach, Verma says that she practices all these shots. Tells that she wants to bat well and help India win more games.
In pursuit, Bangladesh required a quickfire start but it never came. Murshida Khatun and Sanjida Islam constructed a partnership but the batters who followed failed to make any use of it. Nigar Sultana top-scored for them but her innings never threatened India. The Indian bowlers picked wickets at regular intervals and always maintained the upper hand. Every bowler was impressive but the standout one was once again Poonam Yadav. Her extra slow flighted deliveries are turning out to be too hot to handle. Shikha Pandey, too, was right on the money and did her job efficiently at the start and in the death. Stay tuned for the presentation...
A comprehensive victory for India! Yet another professional show by them as they've easily outclassed their Asian neighbours. The Blue team was clinical with the bat in the Powerplay and then despite losing the plot mid-way, they pumped their score to 142 - the highest in this edition of the tournament, so far. Shafali Verma once again was the superstar as she provided a rollicking start to the Indian innings.
19.6
1
INDIA WIN BY 18 RUNS! Too full in length on middle, Akter forces it down to long on for just a run.
19.5
1
Advances down the track and drives it to extra cover for one.
19.4
.
Fullish and on off, Khatun drives it with good timing but straight back towards the bowler. Shikha makes a tumbling stop.
19.3
1
Too full and on off, it's driven to extra cover for just a run.
19.2
.
Beaten! Good length delivery outside off, Akter tries to push inside the line but misses.
Nahida Akter walks in next.
19.1
W
OUT! The stumps light up! A yorker around off, Rumana tries to make room and drill her shot through the line but she misses completely. The ball goes under her bat and disturbs the stumps.
Shikha Pandey to bowl the final over of the game. 21 to defend. Last ball finish or India win it with ease?
In over# 1
0
1
2
0
4
4
Rajeshwari Gayakwad 25/1(4)
18.6
.
Shout for an lbw! Skidding down, Khatun tries sweeping but misses. The bowler appeals but she is the only one doing so. The ball rolls to the leg side and Khatun ventures out for a run. Taniya has a quick attempt to flick the ball at stumps but misses. 11 from the over!
18.5
1
Fires this one flat and a touch short on off, Rumana chops it down towards backward point for a run.
18.4
2
Slog sweep is being used to good effect by Rumana. Fuller and on middle, Ahmed sends it to the right of deep mid-wicket and Jemimah does well to make the stop this time. Cannot prevent the second run though.
18.3
.
Flighted delivery outside off, Rumana tries to play a late cut but misses.
18.2
4
FOUR! Toying with the deep fielder. Another slog sweep by Ahmed, this time it's to the right of the deep mid-wicket fielder and runs away to the fence.
18.1
4
FOUR! Tossed up ball around middle, Ahmed goes down and slog sweeps it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0W
0
0
Poonam Yadav 18/3(4)
17.6
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Beaten! Loopy and outside off, Khatun attempts a reverse-batted shot again but fails to connect. Poonam Yadav finishes with brilliant figures, 4-0-18-3!
17.5
1
Ahmed plays it with an angled bat and guides it to short third man. One run added to the total.
17.4
1
Tossed up ball around off, it's reverse swept wide of short third man for a run.
Salma Khatun is the next batter in.
17.3
W
OUT! Another sharp piece of glove work behind the stumps. Poonam tempts the batter with her flight this time. Generously tosses it up in the air and Alam skips down the track looking for a big heave across the line. But the ball dips in, goes under her bat and Taniya does the rest in a flash. Bangladesh going down quickly.
17.2
.
Short and wide outside off, Alam cuts but finds point.
17.1
.
Alam was in two minds there! Yadav bowls it so slowly through the air that batter can finish a cup of coffee in between. Flighted and outside off, Alam initially looks for a big shot but then realizes that it's coming way too slowly off the surface. At the last moment, Alam plays it unconvincingly to short third man.
In over# 1
1
1
0W
2
1
0
Rajeshwari Gayakwad 14/1(3)
16.6
1
Full and outside off, Jahanara goes for the slog sweep but gets an inside edge. The ball just about misses the stumps and goes to fine leg for a run.
16.5
1
Full and around off, pushed to mid off. They go for the risky run. Gayakwad gets to the ball quickly and fires a throw at the non-striker's end but she misses. Had she hit, it would've been all over for Ahmed.
Rumana Ahmed is the new batter in.
16.4
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Gayakwad strikes and it is off Nigar who was looking really good. Full and just outside off, Nigar goes for the sweep, connects it well but there is square leg placed. Reddy comes forward and pouches it inches above the turf. Excellent stuff from the Indians.
16.3
2
A couple now! Shortish and just outside off, Nigar runs it down to third man for a couple as Verma chases it down.
16.2
1
Full and on middle, Jahanara mistimes her heave towards long on for a run.
16.1
.
Full and just outside off, pushed towards covers.
Rajeshwari Gayakwad is back on. 2-0-9-0 are her figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
1
2
4
0W
Poonam Yadav 16/2(3)
15.6
1
Flighted and very full on middle, Alam sweeps it through mid-wicket for one. 9 runs and a wicket from the over!
15.5
1
Slower and shorter on off, punched from the back foot to sweeper cover for a single.
15.4
1
Full and flighted on middle, driven down to long on for one.
15.3
2
Gets down on one knee and sweeps it through backward square leg for a couple of runs.
15.2
4
FOUR! Poor, very poor delivery this time by Poonam. A rank long hop on middle, Alam turns and pulls it fine down the leg side for a boundary.
Jahanara Alam is the next batter in.
15.1
W
OUT! Poonam returns and Poonam strikes! What a bowler she is! Truly a match-winner. A flighted delivery, dipping into the batter around off, Khatun goes down on one knee for the sweep shot but mistimes it badly behind square leg off the top edge. Shafali Verma reacts to her right and stretches her hands out to complete the catch. The 28-run stand is broken, 49 needed off 29 balls.
Poonam Yadav is back on. 2-0-7-1 are her figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
4
1
Deepti Sharma 32/0(4)
14.6
1
Shortish and on middle, Fahima paddles it towards short fine leg and takes a quick run. 9 from the over, another excellent over for Bangladesh. 49 more needed off the final 5 overs.
14.5
1
Short and on middle, this time Nigar pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a run.
14.4
1
Another quick run! Full and around off, swept to fine leg for a single.
14.3
1
Full and around off, pushed towards covers for a quick run.
14.2
4
FOUR! This has been nailed brilliantly. What a timing! Full and just outside off, Nigar drills it through the gap at extra cover for a boundary. She took a couple of steps forward and slammed it.
14.1
1
Full and outside off, Fahima sweeps it to deep mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
In over# 1
2
1
4
4
1
0
Arundhati Reddy 33/2(4)
13.6
2
DROPPED! Jemimah Rodrigues drops a tough catch. A length delivery outside off, coming slowly off the surface, Sultana mistimes her lofted shot over extra cover and Rodrigues rushes forward from the deep. She puts in a dive too but fails to hold on to the catch. A tough one but after doing all the hard work of reaching the chance, she should have taken it. The batters complete two runs, 12 from the over in total!
13.5
1
Width on offer outside off, Khatun guides it to third man for a single.
13.4
4
FOUR! Another top edge, another boundary. Doesn't matter how they come as long as they come. These two boundaries would act as an ointment for the asking run rate. A touch short in length on middle, Khatun top edges her pull shot over short fine leg. Shafali Verma gives the chase and pulls it back just before the rope. Although she gets up and signals for a boundary. Strange, very strange, the replays find it to be a clean stop. But the umpire has already given it as a boundary and is sticking to it. Lucky one.
13.3
4
FOUR! Not where Khatun intended! Reddy angles in a length ball around off, Fahima tries swinging across the line but it takes the top edge and flies down to third man for a boundary.
13.2
1
Fullish and outside off, driven through covers for a single.
13.1
.
Nearly a return catch! Reddy slants in a length ball around off, it stops a bit onto the batter, Sultana tries to drive but it takes the inner half and pops out in the direction of the bowler. Doesn't carry to Reddy.
In over# 1
2
1
1
0
1
1
Deepti Sharma 23/0(3)
12.6
2
A couple to end the over as Fahima brings out another sweep shot. This one is towards fine leg but the timing is not good. The fielder from deep square leg cuts it off but can't stop the batters from taking two.
12.5
1
Full toss outside off, Nigar drives it towards extra cover where the fielder fumbles and a run is taken.
12.4
1
This time she sweeps this full ball to deep square leg for a run.
12.3
.
Full and outside off, Fahima sweeps but finds square leg.
12.2
1
Full and on off, Nigar drives it to deep extra cover for a run.
12.1
1
Full toss on middle, Fahima sweeps it to deep square leg for a run.
Deepti Sharma is back on. 2-0-17-0 are her figures so far.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0W
1
4
Arundhati Reddy 21/2(3)
11.6
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Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. End of another successful over for India.
11.5
1
Fullish ball, Khatun uses the angle of the bowler and sweeps it through square leg for a single.
11.4
.
Angling into the batsman from outside off, Khatun presses forward in defense.
Fahima Khatun is the new batter in.
11.3
W
OUT! That's a terrific reflex catch by Taniya! India continue to rule the roost. Hoque departs for a 4-ball duck. Good length delivery outside off, Fargana strides forward to push inside the line but there is some extra bounce and it brushes her gloves on the way back. Bhatia, the keeper, does extremely well to keep her eyes on the ball and collects the catch superbly. She made it look so simple. Another one bites the dust for Bangladesh and the run chase for them is going haywire.
11.2
1
It's been driven superbly through the covers. They pick up a single.
11.1
4
FOUR! Good attempt by Shafali Verma but in vain! Slower short ball around off, Sultana pulls it across the line but without much timing. It squirts towards the rope as Verma gives the chase from short fine leg. She puts in a forward dive to pull it back but it's not a clean one as the third umpire finds in the replays. Boundary signalled.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0W
1
0
Poonam Yadav 7/1(2)
10.6
.
Nicely tossed up ball around off, fuller in length, Hoque drives but finds the cover fielder. 1 run and a wicket from the over, a top class one by the leggie.
10.5
.
Short and outside off, it's cut but straight to point.
10.4
.
Extra slow through the air, full and on middle, Fargana defends it off her front foot.
Fargana Hoque is the next batter in.
10.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT! There is a spike on Ultra Edge. This is a smart, smart decision from the Indians. They were not too sure about taking it upstairs but at the last moment they took the gamble and it paid off. Another very slower ball outside off, Islam looks to slog sweep but she misses. The keeper collects the ball and whips the bails off and appeals for stumping. But nothing from the umpires. Kaur gets towards the bowler and at the very last moment, they signal the 'T'. The replays roll in and brings ecstasy in the Indian camp.
India have taken a caught behind decision upstairs after the umpire declines the appeal. At the very last second, Kaur signals for the DRS. Is there a bottom edge? Ultra Edge detects one.
10.2
1
Shortish and just outside off, Nigar punches it to deep cover for a run.
10.1
.
Full and wide outside off, Nigar sweeps but finds square leg.
In over# 1
0
1
4
0
4
1lb
Arundhati Reddy 15/1(2)
9.6
.
Another full ball on middle, this time, Sanjida flicks but finds mid-wicket. 60/2 at the halfway mark. 83 more needed.
9.5
1
Fuller and around off, pushed to long off for a run.
9.4
4
EDGY FOUR! But Bangladesh are getting the much-needed runs. Bowls a slightly fuller ball outside off, Nigar reaches out to drive but the ball takes the outside edge and goes towards third man. The short third man fielder goes for the chase but comes second.
9.3
.
Full and on the pads, Nigar flicks but can't beat short fine leg.
9.2
4
FOUR! Short, wide and punished! Poor from Reddy. It is way short and outside off, Nigar rocks on the back foot and slaps it through point for a boundary.
9.1
1lb
On a length on middle, Islam looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards mid-wicket. The batters take a single. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.
In over# 1
0
2
0
4
0
0
Poonam Yadav 6/0(1)
8.6
.
Slightly shorter but again very slower, Nigar cuts but finds the fielder. 6 from Poonam's first over.
8.5
2
Tossed up on middle, Nigar sweeps it to deep square leg for a couple.
8.4
.
Another tossed up ball, it is just outside off, Nigar is way early in her cut and she misses out.
8.3
4
FOUR! Down the leg this time and Nigar takes full toll. She sweeps it towards the vacant fine leg region and the ball races away to the fence.
8.2
.
Another flighted ball, Nigar pushes it back to the bowler.
8.1
.
Flighted and fuller, it is pushed towards point.
Nigar Sultana is the new batter in. Also, Poonam Yadav is into the attack. She's fresh from a brilliant outing against Australia.
In over# 1
0W
0
4
1
1
0
Arundhati Reddy 6/1(1)
7.6
W
OUT! Murshida Khatun is done for the evening! Reddy hurls across a length delivery outside off, angling away, Khatun tries to loft it over extra cover but it stops a bit onto her bat. As a result, Murshida doesn't go through her shot with full force and ends up skying it towards mid off. Richa Ghosh settles underneath it and takes the skier safely. 99 needed off 72 balls.
7.5
.
Short in length on middle, Khatun pulls it from middle of the bat but finds mid-wicket.
7.4
4
FOUR! First boundary in five overs! Fuller length delivery outside off, Khatun lines it up and hammers it down the ground. It beats mid off and then hurries away to the fence.
7.3
1
Fuller length ball on middle, slower in pace, Islam rotates her wrists and works it behind square leg for a single.
7.2
1
Excellent shot! Fuller length ball around middle and leg, Murshida stays leg side of this delivery and swings it over mid-wicket. A single is taken.
7.1
.
Slower length ball around off, Khatun pushes it towards mid off.
Arundhati Reddy is into the attack.
In over# 1
1
2
0
0
1
1lb
Rajeshwari Gayakwad 9/0(2)
6.6
1
Driven towards the mid on region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
6.5
2
Chance of a run out! Missed. Flatter full ball around off, Khatun whips it across the line to deep mid-wicket and crosses for a run. She turns for the second run but her partner stutters a bit in taking off. Arundhati Reddy gets to the ball in the deep but sends the throw at the wrong end, which is to the keeper. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur isn't happy with the game awareness shown by her fielder.
6.4
.
Floated one, landing full around off, Khatun under edges her attempted sweep shot.
6.3
.
Short in length and outside off, Khatun cuts but finds point.
6.2
1
Pushed to the cover region by the batsman. One run added to the total.
6.1
1lb
Shout for an lbw! Not given. Flighted ball around middle and leg, turning down, Murshida tries to sweep but misses. It strikes her on the back leg and deflects to the right of short third man. They appeal as the batters cross. Given as a leg bye. Missing leg, probably, that's why the umpire turned down the appeal.
In over# 1
0
2
0
1
1
0
Shikha Pandey 11/1(3)
5.6
.
Shikha lets out a grunt and delivers a slower length ball on off. Sanjida picks it late off the surface and ends up defending it back. 4 from the last over of the Powerplay, Bangladesh are 33/1! India were 54/1 at this stage.
5.5
2
Pandey pitches it up and around off, Islam walks forward and strokes her drive through extra cover for a brace.
5.4
.
Angling into the batsman, Islam covers the line and pushes it back.
5.3
1
A mistimed pull shot! Short in length on middle, Khatun pulls it in the air and it drops safely in no man's land at square leg. They cross for a run.
5.2
1
Width on offer outside off, Islam steers it through point for a single.
5.1
.
Dropped? Shikha Pandey tries her best but fails to reach the chance. Clever change in pace outfoxes the batsman. A touch short in length around off, Sanjida tries to shuffle across and work it on the leg side but it arrives late and takes the slice of her bat. It balloons in the air and Pandey rushes forward. She puts in a dive but it falls inches short of her outstretched hands. Heart in mouth stuff for Islam!
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
1
0
Rajeshwari Gayakwad 5/0(1)
4.6
1
Fullish and on middle, Sanjida goes down on one knee and plays a full-blooded sweep shot to deep square leg. 5 singles from the over!
4.5
1
Flatter and on middle, holding up a bit, Murshida checks her shot and plays it towards mid-wicket for a run.
4.4
1
Gayakwad slows it up in the air and lands it a touch short on middle, Islam moves back and helps it off the inner half to backward square leg. One run added to the total.
4.3
1
Floated delivery, landing full around off, Murshida goes down on one knee and drags her attempted slog sweep down to wide long on for a run.
4.2
1
Tossed up ball around off, Islam taps it down to cover-point and steals a quick run.
4.1
.
Flighted and full ball on middle, Islam tries to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Rajeshwari Gayakwad is the first bowling change, replacing Deepti Sharma.
In over# 1
2
1
0
1
0
1
Shikha Pandey 7/1(2)
3.6
2
Short delivery on middle, Murshida pulls it through mid-wicket. The batters pick up a couple.
3.5
1
Full delivery on middle, Islam flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
3.4
.
On a length on off, Islam comes down the track and defends it.
3.3
1
Length delivery on middle, Murshida flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
3.2
.
Short and wide outside off, Murshida cuts it to point.
3.1
1
On a good length on off, Sanjida looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man. The batters take a single.
In over# 1
2
0
4
4
0
4
Deepti Sharma 17/0(2)
2.6
2
IN THE AIR... SAFE! Deepti eventually gets her line and length right but Shafali Verma disappoints with her fielding effort. The young girl is quite slow to move. Loopy full ball around off, slower through the air, Khatun attempts for a slog sweep but it takes the top edge. The ball flies behind square leg, Verma runs back a bit and tries to catch but fails to reach out. Two more runs added to the total, making it a 14-run over.
2.5
.
Gets away with one. Short and outside off, Khatun cuts but finds the point fielder.
2.4
4
FOUR! This is buffet bowling. Trying too many variations. It's short and around leg on this occasion, Khatun gets back inside the crease and hammers it behind square leg.
2.3
4
FOUR! Poor delivery by Sharma and it has been duly punished by Khatun. Short in length and outside off, begging to be hit, Murshida hangs on the back foot and whacks it through backward point.
2.2
.
Top stop by Jemimah! Fuller in length and outside off, Khatun drills it down the ground and Rodrigues dives across to stop the racing ball.
2.1
4
FOUR! Excellent shot! Flighted full ball on middle, Murshida kneels and heaves it over mid-wicket for a superb boundary. It's important for them to get off to a good start against the new ball.
Sanjida Islam is the next batter in.
In over# 1
0W
1
1
0
0
0
Shikha Pandey 2/1(1)
1.6
W
OUT! Shikha Pandey draws first blood! Change in length works. A scrambled seam delivery, a touch short in length and holding a bit off the surface. Sultana tries lifting it over the infield on the off side but is early into the shot. She mistimes it in the air at extra cover where Deepti Sharma dives across to her left to take a fine catch.
1.5
1
Full delivery on leg, Murshida flicks it through square leg for a single.
1.4
1
Short delivery on middle, Shamima pulls it over mid-wicket. Arundhati Reddy in the deep does well to stop it. The batters take a run.
1.3
.
On a good length on off, Shamima defends it out.
1.2
.
Length delivery on middle, Shamima pulls it to mid-wicket.
1.1
.
On a length on off, Shamima plays it to covers.
Shikha Pandey to bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
1
1
Deepti Sharma 3/0(1)
0.6
.
Short delivery on middle, Murshida pulls it to mid-wicket. 3 from the first over, a quiet start from Bangladesh!
0.5
.
Loopy delivery on off, Murshida defends it off the back foot.
0.4
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Shamima flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
0.3
.
Loopy ball around off, Shamima comes forward and keeps it out.
0.2
1
Yes, no, yes no, but they complete the run eventually. Loopy ball outside off, Murshida nudges it towards point and takes off for a run. The fielder at point dives but fails to stop it cleanly and they eventually go for the run.
0.1
1
Deepti starts with a quicker ball around middle, Shamima works it towards mid-wicket for a quick run as Verma makes a diving stop.
We are back for the run chase! The Indian players are out in the middle. Shamima Sultana and Murshida Khatun are the two openers for Bangladesh. Deepti Sharma with the ball first up. One slip in place. Here we go...
Right then, India have the bowling to defend this total but they cannot afford to take it lightly. A good start for Bangladesh will surely put them under pressure. Let's hope for a riveting chase. Do join us in a short while.
Jemimah Rodrigues is caught for a quick chat. Says that it's a decent score, not a winning one but they have a good bowling and fielding unit, so she's confident of defending the total. Wants her bowlers to bowl in the right areas and stick to the basics. On Shafali Verma's batting, Jemimah replies that she is a fearless character and something for all of them to learn. Quick wickets and dot balls, that's the recipe for success as far as Jemimah Rodrigues is concerned.
Bangladesh's bowling was below par at the start but they grew well as the game progressed. Skipper Salma Khatun was brilliant in her spell of 4 overs while Panna Ghosh, too, impressed by dismissing Shafali Verma and Harmanpreet Kaur. Their overall effort post the Powerplay has to be commended although they would have loved to keep India under 125 on this surface.
It all started with Salma Khatun's decision to invite India to bat first! Shafali Verma once again batted like a train on fire and provided a rollicking start. Jemimah Rodrigues also lent a useful hand but once both got dismissed, they struggled with the rotation of strike and also in finding the boundaries. Towards the end, Veda Krishnamurthy's little cameo helped them to get a score above 135.
Just 5 runs from the last over and that has stopped the Indian charge at the death! The Blue team had collected 23 from the two overs leading to the 20th but a brilliant final over by Jahanara Alam made sure that India didn't cross the psychological 150-run mark.
19.6
1
Full and just outside off, Krishnamurthy moves away to make room but she has to reach out for it. It takes the toe end of the bat and goes towards the off side for a single. INDIA END ON 142/6.
19.5
1
Fuller and around off, lofted over mid off for a run.
19.4
.
A dot now! Full ball around off, Pandey looks to reverse paddle but misses. They think of stealing a bye but Krishnamurthy sends Pandey back. Sultana, the keeper, hits the stumps at the striker's end but Pandey does well to make her ground.
19.3
2
Dropped! A simple chance but Panna spills it. Full and outside off, Pandey lofts it over cover-point. There is no timing on this one. It goes towards Ghosh at sweeper cover where she comes forward and gets to the ball but it does not stick in her palms. A couple taken.
19.2
1lb
NOT OUT! Impact is outside off, so Krishnamurthy can stay and smash a few more. A brilliant ball from Jahanara though. It is a superb yorker from her. Krishnamurthy tries to dig it out but she misses. She is struck on the pads. Alam appeals but not out says the umpire. This being the last over, Bangladesh go for the review. The replays roll in and show no involvement of bat first. Then the Ball Tracker comes and it shows that the impact is well outside off, so Krishnamurthy stays.
LBW appeal taken upstairs. Veda Krishnamurthy is the batter in question. The front foot is fine. There is no bat involved. Where's the impact? Outside off it is, so Krishnamurthy survives.
19.1
.
Swing and a miss! Length ball outside off, Krishnamurthy swings hard but misses.
Jahanara Alam was about to start her run-up but Veda Krishnamurthy moves away. Some problems due to the sightscreen.
Jahanara Alam to bowl the final over of the innings.
In over# 1
0
1
0
4
1wd
1wd
1
0
Salma Khatun 25/2(4)
18.6
.
A dot to end the over! Full and around off, Pandey drives it straight to covers. 8 runs from the penultimate over.
18.5
1
Shortish and around middle, Krishnamurthy pulls it towards long on for a run.
18.4
.
Play and a miss! Tries to get cheeky but misses as Khatun bowls a quicker one just outside off, Krishnamurthy tries to guide it towards third man but misses.
18.3
4
FOUR! This time she cannot get away as she lands it full and just around off, Krishnamurthy is seeing the ball really well as she connects her sweep once again and sends the ball whistling away to the deep square leg fence.
18.3
1wd
WIDE! Another wide! Once again Khatun tries to stay away and bowls it well wide outside off, Krishnamurthy lets it be once again.
18.3
1wd
WIDE! Tries to keep away from the hitting zone of the batter and ends up spilling it wide outside off. Wide signaled.
18.2
1
Shortish and outside off, Pandey this time pushes it to deep point for a run.
18.1
.
Flatter and outside off, Pandey looks to force it towards the off side but misses.
In over# 1
4
4
1
1
4
1
Nahida Akter 34/0(4)
17.6
4
FOUR! Another one! This is excellent batting from Krishnamurthy. She is providing the much-needed impetus to this Indian batting innings. Full and outside off, she firmly sweeps it to deep square and the ball races away to the fence. 15 from the over!
17.5
4
FOUR! Brilliantly timed! Full and just outside off, Krishnamurthy moves away to make room and then she chips it over extra cover to bag another boundary.
17.4
1
Flatter and around off, Pandey pushes it towards short third man and once again takes a quick run.
17.3
1
NOT OUT! Flatter and around off, Krishnamurthy taps it towards short third man and takes off for a quick run. There is a direct hit at the striker's end. The third umpire has been called in. The replays come and show that Pandey did well to drag her bat in time.
Another run out appeal referred upstairs.
17.2
4
FOUR! Much-needed boundary for India! Full and outside off, Krishnamurthy gets into position and sweeps it firmly to bag a boundary as the ball races away to the deep square leg fence.
17.1
1
Floated around off, Pandey chips it over mid off for a run.
In over# 1
1
1W
0
1
0W
0
Salma Khatun 17/2(3)
16.6
1
Flighted fuller ball around off, Shikha drives it to long off for a run.
Shikha Pandey is the new batter in.
16.5
W
OUT! Deepti Sharma is run out! Complete hara-kiri! Full and flighted around off, Sharma sweeps it to deep mid-wicket and crosses for a run. Veda Krishnamurthy wants the second and straightaway rushes out for it. Sharma decides to respond but slips while turning. She then chooses to return while Veda keeps on running at the non-striker's end. The throw comes to the keeper who breaks the stumps immediately. Someone is definitely out but who is that someone is the question. The replays roll in and show that both batters are contesting for the same crease. It's touch and go, Deepti has the advantage of putting in the dive whereas Veda is the beneficiary of having a good head start. Whose bat is in first? Aahhhh...by a whisker, it's Veda who has won the race. Disappointed Deepti returns. India losing the plot.
Appeal for a run out! One of the batters is definitely out but who? Both are contesting to reach the same crease. Complete miscommunication. Deepti Sharma has lost the race to Veda Krishnamurthy and is gone.
16.4
.
Shortish and around off, blocked towards covers.
16.3
1
Another excellent effort from the fielder in the deep to keep it to a run. A shortish ball around off, Krishnamurthy pulls it towards deep square leg and thinks for a couple but the fielder in the deep does well to reach out and fire a throw at the keeper's end.
Veda Krishnamurthy is the new batter in.
16.2
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Excellent running catch from Akter. Richa perishes in search of quick runs! Flighted fuller ball on middle, Ghosh slog sweeps it towards wide long on and tries to clear the ropes. But it is not timed too well. Akter from long on moves across to her right and holds on to a very good catch. Richa cannot believe it as she goes off.
16.1
.
Full and around off, Ghosh paddles it straight to short fine leg.
Salma Khatun is back on. 2-0-14-1 are her figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0
2
0
1
0
Nahida Akter 19/0(3)
15.6
1
A single to end the over. Another short ball from Akter, Ghosh slaps it towards point where the fielder dives to make a partial stop. The batters cross over for a run.
15.5
.
A dot now as Ghosh fails to find the gap this time to this short ball outside off and ends up cutting it straight to point.
15.4
2
A couple now! Short and outside off, Ghosh slaps it through point and bags a couple of runs.
15.3
.
Appeal for an LBW from the bowler but nothing doing. A flighted ball around leg, Ghosh looks to paddle but misses to get hit on the pads. Pitching outside leg.
15.2
1
Full and outside off, swept to deep square leg for a run.
15.1
.
Short and around off, Deepti looks to pull but the ball stops on the surface. Deepti just about survives as she miscues it towards the bowler on the bounce.
Nahida Akter is back on. 2-0-15-0 are her figures so far.
In over# 1
4
4
0
1
1wd
1
1
Fahima Khatun 16/0(2)
14.6
4
FOUR! Another one, this is really poor from Khatun. Another half-tracker outside off, Ghosh pounces onto it once again as she slaps it through backward point for another boundary. 12 from the over, a good one for India.
14.5
4
FOUR! Poor ball and got the punishment it deserved. Short and wide outside off, Ghosh waits on the back foot and at the last moment slashes it through backward point for a boundary. 100 up for India.
14.4
.
Beaten! Another caught behind appeal but it is turned down once again. Shortish and around off, Ghosh looks to run it down to third man but misses. They appeal but nothing from the umpire.
14.3
1
Full and outside off, Deepti brings her sweep out and drags it to deep square leg for a run.
14.3
1wd
WIDE! Fuller and wide outside off, Deepti tries reaching out but misses. Wided by the umpire.
14.2
1
Short and outside off, Ghosh forces it to sweeper cover for a run.
14.1
1
Quick run! Loopy full ball on off, Deepti tucks it towards mid-wicket and completes a quick run as the fielder there tries to hit the stumps at the non-striker's end. She misses and replays show that it wouldn't have mattered.
Fahima Khatun is back on. 1-0-4-0 from her so far.
In over# 1
0
2
0
0
1wd
0W
1
Jahanara Alam 29/0(3)
13.6
.
Full delivery on middle, Ghosh looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
13.5
2
Full delivery outside off, Ghosh slashes it over point for a couple.
13.4
.
Full delivery on off, Ghosh drives it to covers.
13.3
.
On a good length and outside off, Richa looks to chase this but misses it.
13.3
1wd
WIDE! Alam bowls it wide outside off, Ghosh leaves it alone.
Richa Ghosh is the next batter in.
13.2
W
OUT! RUN OUT! She is short. Excellent work from Nahida and the keeper there. Low full toss outside off, Rodrigues drives it towards backward point and goes for the single. But seeing the diving stop at point Deepti stutters and sends her partner back. Rodrigues has to return from the middle of the crease as the throw comes at the keeper's end. She dives full length and tries to get in as Nigar collects the ball and takes the bails off. The decision is referred upstairs and the replays roll in to show that the dive has not saved Jemimah. This could be a big moment in the game.
Run out appeal is taken upstairs. That looks close.
13.1
1
Call is for two but they will settle for a run. Full ball on middle, Sharma whips it towards deep mid-wicket and calls for a couple straightaway. But the fielder in the deep charges ahead and gets to the ball quickly, so they settle for just a run.
Jahanara Alam is back on. 2-0-25-0 are her figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1wd
0
1
0
1
0
Fahima Khatun 4/0(1)
12.6
1
Full and outside off, Sharma once again powerfully sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
12.6
1wd
WIDE! Tries a similar ball again but it is way outside off, Sharma lets it go. Wided by the umpire.
12.5
.
Appeal for a caught behind but it is turned down! A flatter ball outside off, Deepti looks to force it towards the off side but she misses. The Bangladeshi players appeal but nothing from the umpire. The Ultra Edge rolls in and shows that there was no bat involved.
12.4
1
Swept well but only a run! Another full ball from Khatun, this one is on middle, Rodrigues sweeps it down to deep mid-wicket for a run.
12.3
.
Straight to cover! Very full ball outside off, Rodrigues drives it well but finds cover.
12.2
1
Full and on middle, Sharma this time flicks it to mid-wicket for a run.
12.1
.
Khatun starts with a flatter one outside off, Deepti looks to cut but misses.
Fahima Khatun into the attack now.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
1
1
Panna Ghosh 25/2(4)
11.6
1
Quicker one on middle, Sharma turns it off his pads towards the vacant mid-wicket region and runs the first run hard. The bowler herself goes after it and stops the ball. Only a run results. Panna has bowled out, 4-0-25-2, outstanding work!
11.5
1
Up and over! A length delivery outside off, Jemimah chips it over covers and collects a single.
11.4
.
Nearly carries back to the bowler. Full and outside off, Rodrigues tries driving through covers but it takes the inner half and pops back towards the bowler. Not carrying to Ghosh.
11.3
.
Pitches it up and outside off, Jemimah plays a mistimed drive towards mid off.
11.2
1
Lands it on a good length and outside off, Deepti pushes it with an angled bat to point and steals a quick run. The fielder misses her shy at the bowler's end.
11.1
1
Steps down the track and flicks a full ball over mid-wicket for a single.
In over# 1
1
1
0
1
1
1
Rumana Ahmed 8/0(2)
10.6
1
Full and outside off, Rodrigues drives it uppishly past the bowler for an easy single.
10.5
1
Full and outside off, Deepti once again sweeps it behind square leg for a run.
10.4
.
Tossed up ball outside off, Sharma drives it towards covers.
10.3
1
Very full ball on middle, Rodrigues pushes it towards long on for an easy single.
10.2
1
Full and outside off, Deepti drags it via a sweep to deep mid-wicket for a run to get off the mark.
10.1
1
Floated on middle, Rodrigues strokes it to long on for a run.
Deepti Sharma is the next batter in.
In over# 1
0W
0
1
4
2
0
Panna Ghosh 21/2(3)
9.6
W
OUT! CAUGHT! The Indian skipper falls now. That was a poor ball to get out to. She should have left it alone but she goes after it. Had she left, it would've been wided. But Ghosh won't care. She gets her second wicket. Bowls it short and wide outside off, Kaur reaches out and tries to cut but it goes straight to Rumana Ahmed at point. 78/3 at the halfway mark!
9.5
.
Full and around off, Kaur finds the cover fielder.
9.4
1
Length ball on the pads, worked behind square leg for a run.
9.3
4
FOUR! Another misfield. Length ball around off, Rodrigues chips it towards wide long on. The fielder from long on runs to her right and does well to get to the ball. It comes on her palm but it bursts through and falls on the fence.
9.2
2
Short and outside off, Rodrigues slaps it through point and bags a couple of runs.
9.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Rodrigues drives it towards mid off.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
0
1
Rumana Ahmed 3/0(1)
8.6
1
Knocks a full ball down towards long on and keeps strike with herself.
8.5
.
Misses out again! A low full toss around leg, Rodrigues sweeps but the backward square leg fielder dives to make a fine stop. Either side of that fielder and it would have been a boundary.
8.4
.
Loopy ball outside off, too full in length, Jemimah squeezes it out but finds point.
8.3
1
Lovely followthrough of the bat this time. A full ball on middle has been eased down the ground to long on for a run.
8.2
.
Floated full ball on middle, Kaur pushes it back to the bowler.
8.1
1
Extra flight on this one, it drifts in and lands full around off, Rodrigues drives it through mid off for a single.
Rumana Ahmed is into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
2
1
0
4
Panna Ghosh 14/1(2)
7.6
.
Full and around off, Kaur drives it straight to the cover fielder. 7 from the over!
7.5
.
Short and outside off again, Kaur punches it straight to the point fielder.
7.4
2
Now an overthrow! Some sloppy work from Bangladesh at the moment. Fuller and around off, Kaur pushes it through covers for a run. The throw from the deep is not a good one and an extra run is taken.
7.3
1
Shortish and just around off, Rodrigues punches it through covers for a run.
7.2
.
Length ball outside off, Rodrigues looks to drive but misses.
7.1
4
MISFIELD AND FOUR! That is a poor stuff from Rumana at long on. Full ball around off, Rodrigues strokes it towards long on. Rumana there allows the ball to go through her legs and go to the fence. That will not please the bowler.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
4
1
Nahida Akter 15/0(2)
6.6
.
Slower through the air and around off and middle, Kaur keeps it out.
6.5
1
Excellent running between the wickets! Flatter delivery outside off, Rodrigues pushes it towards covers and takes a quick run.
6.4
.
Loopy ball on the pads, Rodrigues looks to sweep but misses to get hit on the pads.
6.3
1
Full and just outside off, this time Kaur drives it to sweeper cover for a run.
6.2
4
FOUR! Soft hands from the skipper! Shortish and outside off, Kaur waits for the ball and then simply dabs it past the short third man fielder. It races away to the fence in a jiffy.
6.1
1
Short delivery on middle, Rodrigues pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0W
0
6
Panna Ghosh 7/1(1)
5.6
.
Length ball outside off, Kaur thinks that it is outside the tramline and she lets it be, but it is well inside and is not wided. 54/2 at the end of the Powerplay for India.
5.5
1
Full and outside off, Rodrigues drives it well but the fielder at cover-point makes an excellent diving half-stop to her right. Certainly saved a boundary there. A run taken.
5.4
.
Just short of the mid-wicket fielder. Full and on middle, Rodrigues flicks it well and it goes uppishly towards mid-wicket but falls just short of the fielder inside the ring.
Harmanpreet Kaur, the skipper, is the next batter in.
5.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT! One shot too many for Verma but this is how she bats. Fails to get the timing on this one and perishes. Full and just outside off again, Verma once again tries to launch it over long off. But she ends up miscuing it high in the air towards mid off. Shamima Sultana settles under the ball and tries to catch it over her head. It pops out of her hands but she keeps her eyes on the ball. Does well to lob the ball up again, then on the third attempt, she manages to gobble it. An excellent hand from the teenager comes to an end and she has provided a brisk start to India.
5.2
.
Short and outside off, Verma cuts it towards point.
5.1
6
SIX! 50 up for India in style. 4th maximum of the innings for Shafali. Just a check drive, more of a jab with plenty of bottom hand behind it and it sails over the ropes. Full and in the slot, Verma nonchalantly lofts it over long off for a biggie.
Panna Ghosh is on.
In over# 1
0
6
1
1
0
0
Nahida Akter 8/0(1)
4.6
.
Low full toss outside off, Rodrigues eases it out to long off for a single.
4.5
6
SIX! Excellent use of the feet, this time from Rodrigues. She gets an applause from her partner at the other end. Floated ball just around off, Rodrigues skips down the track and launches it over mid off for a maximum. That was timed perfectly. She reminds everyone that even she is playing in the game.
4.4
1
Shortish and just outside off, Verma pulls it towards wide long on for a run. They wanted another run but the fielder in the deep was quick to the ball.
4.3
1
Full and outside off again, this time Rodrigues drives it to deep cover for an easy run.
4.2
.
Full and just outside off, this time Rodrigues finds cover.
4.1
.
Very full ball on middle from Nahida to start her spell. It is pushed to mid on.
Nahida Akter is into the attack.
In over# 1
2
1
1
1
0
0
Salma Khatun 14/1(2)
3.6
2
A couple to end the over! Slightly short and around off, Verma looks to cut but gets a thick outside edge. The ball races towards third man. Short third man chases and slides to stop and give the ball back to the keeper. The batters scamper back for a couple. 5 from the over, another good one from the Bangladeshi skipper.
3.5
1
Full and outside off, Rodrigues sweeps it powerfully towards deep mid-wicket but only a run results as they have a protection in the deep.
3.4
1
Flatter and on middle, Verma flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
3.3
1
Full and outside off, this time Rodrigues squeezes it through the gap between short third man and point. The short third man fielder dives but fails to stop. A single as the point fielder chases it and returns the ball.
3.2
.
Just short and outside off, Rodrigues cuts it towards point.
3.1
.
Loopy fuller ball outside off from Khatun, Rodrigues comes forward and keeps it out.
In over# 1
4
0
2
4
6
1
Jahanara Alam 25/0(2)
2.6
4
FOUR! Bang! 17 runs off the over and India are off to a flying start in spite of losing a wicket early. Right in the zone for Shafali. She attacks it well and thwacks it over the bowler's head.
2.5
.
Play and a miss! Another slower delivery by Alam. It's touch short and outside off, Shafali is early into the swing of her bat and misses.
2.4
2
Another aerial shot! These youngsters don't believe in playing along the ground. Another example is Prithvi Shaw. A length ball outside off, Shafali lifts it over mid off for two runs.
Third man comes in. Mid off drops back.
2.3
4
FOUR! Not from the middle of the bat but just enough to go over mid off. Slower one by the bowler, on the shorter side outside off, Verma throws her bat at it and it flies off the toe end. Evades the fielder at the edge of the circle and it's a boundary.
2.2
6
SIX! Shafali Verma is on the march at W.A.C.A.! A little bit of width outside off, Verma finds it in her zone and smashes it all the way over long off. This 16-year old is a special talent.
2.1
1
Alam goes very full and delivers it on middle, Rodrigues pushes it with gentle hands to mid on and scampers across to the other end.
In over# 1
1
0W
1
0
6
1
Salma Khatun 9/1(1)
1.6
1
On middle, Rodrigues flicks it towards long on to get off the mark.
Jemimah Rodrigues is the new batter in.
1.5
W
OUT! STUMPED! The Bangladeshi skipper strikes and the experiment of opening with Bhatia fails for India. Smart bowling from Khatun. She flights this wide outside off as she spots that Bhatia is skipping down the track. The ball turns away a hint to go past the defensive bat of Bhatia. Nigar Sultana, the keeper, collects the ball and quickly whips the bails off. No need to go to the third umpire as Bhatia is clearly out of the crease.
1.4
1
Short and outside off again, Verma pulls it to long on and changes her end.
1.3
.
Slower through the air on middle, Verma looks to flick but the ball takes the outer half and goes towards mid off.
1.2
6
SIX! Shafali Verma is on fire! Floated ball outside off, Verma gets in the position and whacks it over deep mid-wicket for another maximum.
1.1
1
Floated ball outside off, Bhatia looks to sweep but gets an under edge which goes past the keeper for a run.
Salma Khatun, the skipper, to bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
6
0
1
0
1wd
0
Jahanara Alam 8/0(1)
0.6
.
Length ball just outside off, Verma goes for the drive but ends up chopping it on the off side. 8 from the first over.
0.5
6
SIX! Just over deep cover! Poor ball from Alam though. Shortish and outside off, Verma reaches out and slams it over deep cover. The ball goes high in the air and the fielder in the deep for a moment thinks that she is in with a chance but the ball sails over her.
0.4
.
Missed opportunity! High full toss on middle, Verma does not hit it hard and pushes it towards mid on.
0.3
1
Crisp drive but only a run as there is a protection in the deep. Full and outside off from Alam, Bhatia drives it through covers and gets off the mark.
0.2
.
Shortish and around off, Bhatia taps it towards point and thinks for a run but they decide against it in the end as the fielder was quick to the ball.
0.2
1wd
WIDE! Bowls a length ball this time but it goes beyond the tramline on the off side. Bhatia goes chasing after it but misses. India are underway with an extra.
0.1
.
Jahanara Alam starts with a fuller ball just outside off, Bhatia leans into the shot and pushes it towards mid off. There is a mild appeal as the mid off fielder scores a direct hit at the striker's end but Bhatia had her bat planted inside the crease.
All in readiness! The ladies concerned are out in the middle. Shafali Verma and Taniya Bhatia are the nominated openers for India. The effervescent Smriti Mandhana is going to be a big miss and we wish her a speedy recovery. Jahanara Alam to speed in first up with the new ball. Here we go...
Players from both the sides walk out to the middle for their respective national anthems before the action begins.
Pitch report - The square boundaries are quite short and hitting with the wind will be easy. The odd ball will grip and the seamers might get something out of it. Overall, it's a good cricketing surface.
Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Murshida Khatun, Shamima Sultana, Sanjida Islam, Nigar Sultana (WK), Fargana Hoque, Rumana Ahmed, Salma Khatun (C), Fahima Khatun, Jahanara Alam, Panna Ghosh, Nahida Akter.
India (Playing XI) - Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh (In for Smriti Mandhana), Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Deepti Sharma, Veda Krishnamurthy, Shikha Pandey, Taniya Bhatia (WK), Arundhati Reddy, Poonam Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad.
Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian captain, says that, she wanted to bat anyway as she wants to put a big total on the board. Tells that the last game was a good start and it sets the tone for the tournament. Reveals that Mandhana is not playing as she has viral fever and Richa Ghosh replaces her.
Salma Khatun, the Bangladeshi captain, tells that the side is pretty confident after their warm-up games. On their recent win against India in the recently concluded tri-series, Khatun says that it was an excellent series for them. Tells that it is a big first game and they will try to do their best.
Toss - Up goes the coin and it falls in favour of Salma Khatun. She initially says that they will bat first but then changes her decision, so BANGLADESH WILL FIELD!
Time for the second match of the evening and it's involving two Asian teams - India and Bangladesh! The venue remains the same in Perth and we are expecting a great game. The Girls in Blue were magnificent as they thumped the defending champions in their tournament opener. Their confidence will be sky high at the moment and they will be eyeing a ruthless outing against their neighbours. For Bangladesh, they would like to start with a bang and upset India. Looking at their squad, bowling appears to be the stronger suit while the batting is thin on experience. Still, they have some quality players in Rumana Ahmed, Nahida Akhter, Ritu Moni, Ayesha Rahman and Fargana Haque and they would be hopeful of putting up a brilliant show. Stay tuned for more updates...
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