Indian Women's Cricket Targets Clean Sweep vs. Bangladesh

With an impressive bowling performance, the Indian team bowled out the hosts for a mere 87 runs, establishing an insurmountable lead in the three-match series. Their excellent display with the ball ensured a commanding position for India. 

The selectors will closely observe opener Shafali Verma, who has struggled in the series with two consecutive failures. Despite her 19 runs off 14 balls being the highest score during the team’s collapse, Verma recognizes the expectations placed upon her and eagerly seeks an opportunity to regain her form before the upcoming ODI matches starting on July 16.

Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, a senior player in the team, will also be determined to make a significant contribution after being dismissed for a run-a-ball 13 in the previous match. The Indian openers, including Mandhana and Verma, have yet to synchronize their performances in the series, and they will be eager to seize another opportunity to make their mark in the upcoming match.

Similarly, Jemimah Rodrigues faced struggles in the middle and could only manage eight runs from 21 balls. She will be looking to bounce back and find her rhythm in the crucial upcoming game.

As the Indian team aims for a clean sweep, their batting unit will be determined to showcase their capabilities and deliver a strong performance collectively in the final match against Bangladesh.

While the batters had a forgettable performance in the previous match, skipper Harmanpreet is not dwelling on her first-ball duck and sees it as an exception rather than a trend.

On the other hand, the Indian bowlers enter the final T20I with high morale after defending a total of 96 runs. Deepti Sharma, Minnu Mani, and Shafali performed exceptionally well, bundling out the opposition in 20 overs. Despite Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana’s lone contribution of 38 runs off 55 balls, the Indian bowlers dominated. 

The home team’s batters will be determined to redeem themselves and strive for a consolation win, although it seems challenging considering the all-round strength of the Indian team. The Bangladesh bowlers displayed commendable performance in the last match by restricting the Indian team, raising hopes for an improved showing.