Renuka Thakur Shines as India Crushes Bangladesh in T20 Asia Cup Semis

Pacer Renuka Thakur led India to a dominant performance by taking three crucial wickets, restricting Bangladesh to a mere 80/8 in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup semifinal. Nigar Sultana fought hard for Bangladesh, but Indian bowlers, notably Radha Yadav, were relentless, ensuring an easy path to victory for India.

Pacer Renuka Thakur ran through the Bangladesh top order, leading India to restrict their opponents to a mere 80/8 in the Women's T20 Asia Cup semifinal on Friday.

Thakur claimed three crucial wickets with impressive figures of 4-1-10-3, pressuring Bangladesh into an early collapse. Despite a valiant effort from skipper Nigar Sultana, who scored 31 off 51 balls, Bangladesh could not recover.

Indian bowlers were collectively economical, with Radha Yadav securing two late wickets to finish with figures of 3/14, ensuring an easy path to victory for India. Brief scores: Bangladesh 80 for 8 in 20 overs (Nigar Sultana 32; Renuka Singh Thakur 3/10, Radha Yadav 3/14).

(With inputs from agencies.)