India galloped to a 110-run win over Bangladesh in their must-win match, keeping themselves in the reckoning for a semifinal spot. India rode on Yastika Bhatia's half-century and Shafali Verma's run-a-ball 42 to post 229/7 in 50 overs. Indian spinners, led by Sneh Rana (4/30), then produced a dominant display to bundle out Bangladesh for 119 in 40.3 overs. With the win, India cemented their spot in the top four, moving to third in the table. They have six points from as many outings. The Mithali Raj-led side now needs to win its last game against South Africa on Sunday to qualify for the semifinals.
Sometimes it happens (on her own form). I think the last time I hadn't scored runs for a while was back in 2012. It was important to get partnerships as it wasn't a surface where a new batter could get going instantly. We did well to get to 230 after losing those early wickets. Having all-rounders definitely gives the cushion of batting deep and it's good in a tournament like this. You want bowling options and also someone down the order to contribute with the bat. Selectors have also been on the same page in bringing more all-rounders. For a long time, we've always banked on our spinners and we have quality spinners. Today's surface did help them a lot too. Wouldn't say we are spin-dominant, it also depends on the opposition we're playing. We haven't played a game in Christchurch yet, so that's a challenge. It's an important game for India and we would want to do well in all departments.
I think it is difficult when you lose a lot of early wickets. We need to work on it. We bowled well, put pressure on India at times. But the batting needs to be worked upon. Shamima wasn't playing today, so that's why I had to keep wickets today. Controlling the nerves in crunch situations is something we need to learn. We didn't get enough partnerships in this game and also in the last match. That's what cost us the games. Bowlers did wonderfully well today, especially Salma and Ritu. Lots of positives for us.
Very pleased, I would have liked some more runs to contribute to the team, but nevertheless, very happy with the result. In domestic, I'd prepared for No. 3 and it was always in mind that whichever order I get, I'll have to contribute for the team. So the preparation was according to that. Sometimes the wicket is not that good, so singles and strike rotation will be in my mind. It's my first Man of the Match in internationals, it really means a lot.
OVERS 40.3: OUT! Ritu Moni is clean bowled by a yorker from Jhulan Goswami. Bangladesh 119 all out. India win by 110 runs
End of Sneh Rana's spell, bowled superbly to take 4/30
OVERS 38.5: FOUR! Jahanara Alam sweeps a Sneh Rana delivery to the square leg fence
OVERS 38.3: FOUR! Jahanara Alam edges a Sneh Rana delivery to the third man fence
OVERS 36.5: OUT! Sneh Rana takes a skier to dismiss Nahida Akter for her fourth wicket. Bangladesh 104/9
OVERS 34.2: OUT! Sneh Rana traps Fahima Khatun plumb in front. Bangladesh 100/8
100 up for Bangladesh in 33.3 overs
OVERS 32.5: FOUR! Lata Mondal edges a Pooja Vastrakar delivery to short mid-wicket for Harmanpreet Kaur to take the catch. Bangladesh 98/7
OVERS 32.3: FOUR! Lata Mondal hits a Pooja Vastrakar delivery through the covers
OVERS 30.2: FOUR! Ritu Moni cuts a Pooja Vastrakar delivery through point
OVERS 27.4: OUT! Salma Khatun edges a slower delivery from Jhulan Goswami for keeper Richa Ghosh to take the catch. Bangladesh 75/6
OVERS 25.4: FOUR! Salma Khatun hits a Jhulan Goswami delivery between mid-on and mid-wicket for her fourth boundary
Bangladesh 69/5 after 25 overs, need 161 more runs to win
OVERS 24.1: FOUR! Salma Khatun hits a Sneh Rana delivery over mid-on for her third boundary
Bangladesh 60/5 after 23 overs, need 170 more runs to win
OVERS 18.5: FOUR! 50 up for Bangladesh as Salma Khatun hits a Poonam Yadav delivery straight over the top
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