India Women’s team have blazed their way into the finals of the Asian Games. The Women in Blue beat Bangladesh in the semi-finals of the Continental Games and will now await either Pakistan or Sri Lanka in the summit clash on Monday. India beat Bangladesh by eight wickets, as they put on a dominating display with bat and ball.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Bangladesh simply were stunned by a brilliant bowling display by Pooja Vastrakar, who picked up four wickets and helped India bundle out Bangladesh for just 51 runs. In reply, India lost just two wickets, as Jemimah Rodrigues finished the chase inside 10 overs. Smriti Mandhana led the side in the absence of Harmanpreet Kaur, as the skipper was serving 2 a match ban by ICC.
However, Kaur is set to return for the final clash. Her presence will be a massive boost for India, who aim to finally clinch one major trophy after coming agonizingly close to beating Australia in the CWG 2022 games last year.
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India vs Pakistan: Potential IND vs PAK on cards, Harmanpreet Kaur-led India eye glory in Asian Games
India vs Pakistan clash always attracts viewers, as there is a sense of anticipation of the game turning out to be an absolute blockbuster. However, IND vs PAK women’s matches have fairly turned out to be one-sided affairs, with India coming on top in the ICC events and Asia Cup. With Sri Lanka also not boasting of any X-factor players barring Chamari Athapatthu, Harmanpreet Kaur-led India have a great shot, and winning a gold medal at the Asian Games.
Asian Games Women’s Cricket Final: All you need to know about final clash
When will the Asian Games Women’s Cricket Final be played?
The match will be played on Monday, September 25
Where will the Asian Games Women’s Cricket Final be played?
The match will be played in Hangzhou, China
What time the Asian Games Women’s Cricket Final be played?
The match will be played at 6:30 AM IST
Team India (Senior Women) squad for Asian Games
Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Devika Vaidya, Titas Sadhu, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Minnu Mani, Kanika Ahuja, Uma Chetry (wk), Anusha Bareddy, Pooja Vastrakar.
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