Sylhet:Shafali Verma smashed a quickfire 55 off only 44 balls while in-form Jemimah Rodrigues used the long handle to good effect with an unbaten 35 as India managed a par 159 or 5 against Bangladesh in an women's Asia Cup T20 match on Saturday.
Shafali, Jemimah take India to 159/5 vs Bangladesh
Shafali and stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana (47 off 38 balls) added 96 for the opening stand while Jemimah and Deepti Sharma (10) added 29 runs in just 2.3 overs.
Shafali, Jemimah take India to 159/5 vs Bangladesh
Shafali and stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana (47 off 38 balls) added 96 for the opening stand while Jemimah and Deepti Sharma (10) added 29 runs in just 2.3 overs. For Bangladesh, leg-spinner Rumana Ahmed (3/27 in 3 overs) was the most successful bowler.
Brief Scores:Bangladesh 159 for 5 in 20 overs (Shafali Verma 55, Jemimah Rodriguees 35 not out; Rumana Ahmed 3/27) vs Bangladesh.