India beats Bangladesh and sets up must-win clash with Australia at Women's T20 World Cup
Shafali Verma scored 53 and India chased 139-5 with 19 balls left, leaving a win over Australia needed for a semifinal place.
- On Thursday, India defeated Bangladesh by five wickets at Old Trafford, simplifying their Women's T20 World Cup ambitions with a chase of 139-5 in 16.5 overs.
- India endured poor fielding, dropping four catches in the opening overs while Nandni Sharma was warned twice for over-running the pitch, allowing Bangladesh to post 136-8.
- Shafali Verma anchored the chase with 53 off 34 balls, her second fifty of the tournament; Yastika Bhatia added 23 and Jemimah Rodrigues contributed 26 runs.
- India captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed confidence after the win, declaring, "We'll get a lot of confidence if we win that," ahead of the decisive Australia clash.
- A decisive match awaits India against undefeated Australia on Sunday at sold-out Lord's, with the Australians having secured four consecutive wins in the tournament.
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