Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian women's cricket team is taking on Nigar Sultana's Bangladesh women's team in the first semi-final of the ongoing edition of the Women's Asia Cup 2024 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, on July 26 (Friday). The Women in Blue are so far undefeated and would like to bank on that momentum to seal their spot in the Final. Bangladesh are also coming off a big win in their previous match and will try to edge India in this crucial knockout clash. BAN-W won the toss and elected to bat first.
Captains at toss
“We want to bat first. The wicket looks good. We have played two games here, the ball was coming onto the bat nicely. We want to bat freely. 2018 was a long time back. They (India) have been playing well. We need to work on our batting unit. If we perform collectively, we'll put up a good show. We have one change,” said Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana after winning the toss.
“We have played really good cricket so far. Today also we want to back ourselves. Poweplay is always important whether you are batting first or second. They are a good side, they always good competition. For us, we need to focus on what we've been doing so far. We have a few changes,” said Harmanpreet Kaur after losing the toss.
IND-W vs BAN-W Playing XIs
India Women: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Uma Chetry, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Tanuja Kanwar, Renuka Thakur Singh
Bangladesh Women: Dilara Akter, Murshida Khatun, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Rumana Ahmed, Ishma Tanjim, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, Jahanara Alam, Marufa Akter
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