The exciting three-match ODI sequence concluded at 1-1, with the hosts claiming victory within the first ODI, whilst India answered with a complete win in the second one tournament.
Chasing 226 for victory, India looked to be cruising at 191 for 5 within the forty second over. However, a unexpected cave in noticed them suffering at 217 for 9 within the forty eighth over. Amidst the stress, Jemimah Rodrigues and Meghna Singhthe last-wicket pair, displayed unbelievable choice and just about led India to the end line.
With just one run had to win off the final 4 balls, Marufa Akter made a an important leap forward, disregarding Meghna for 6, stuck at the back of. This choice sparked some displeasure a few of the Indian batters, expressing their frustration over the end result.
Earlier within the innings, Harleen Deol (77) Smriti Mandhana (59) struck half-centuries to put the root for India’s chase after Fargana Hoque struck the first-ever ODI ton for Bangladesh Women.
Hoque’s 160-ball 107 (7x4s) powered Bangladesh Women to a good 225/4 in 50 overs. Shamima Sultana chipped in with 52 (78 balls, 5x4s).
In answer, India misplaced Shafali Verma (4) and Yastika Bhatia (5) early however fifties from Mandhana and Deol resurrected their chase.
Brief rankings: Bangladesh Women 225/4 in 50 overs (Shamima Sultana 52, Fagana Hoque 107; Sneh Rana 2/45) tie with India Women 225 in 49.3 overs (Smriti Mandhana 52, Harleen Deol 77; Nahida Akter 3/37, Marufa Akter 2/55).
(With PTI inputs)