India secured 9th Women's Asia Cup Final After Beating Bangladesh

India's women's cricket team advances to the Women's Asia Cup 2024 final after a dominant 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh.

Bangladesh, having won the toss and opting to bat first, struggled to gain momentum against India’s fierce bowling attack.

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Pace bowler Renuka Thakur was the star with the ball for India, delivering a stellar performance right from the Powerplay.

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India’s chase was a masterclass in batting, with openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma steering the team to victory.

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