BANW vs INDW 2nd T20 Match Prediction

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Bangladesh Women

Bangladesh Women didn’t start with their full-strength side in the series but most of their changes were forced rather than planned. A few players injured and a few rested owing to poor performances pushed Bangladesh Women to field a side a little unexpected than their fans would have expected. However, we do not think that a different side would have made any changes to the result we witnessed in the first match. Bangladesh Women have plenty to work upon going into the second match if they are to even push India Women.

 

 

 

Bangladesh Women's already grim hopes were dashed by an impressive display of bowling from Pooja Vastrakar and Deepti Sharma, followed by a blistering fifty from Harmanpreet Kaur, as India cruised to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory in their first international match in over four months. The hosts were poor on all fronts and the scoreboard is an evidence enough of that. 

 

 

 

Bangladesh's Shathi Rani, who was making her debut, counterattacked by hitting Amanjot Kaur for three consecutive fours, propelling the hosts to a comfortable 46 for 1 after seven overs. It was a good start that needed their middle-order batters to capitalize but none of them looked comfortable as Bangladesh eventually crumbled for an under-par total. They lost wickets at regular intervals and the run rate dropped to five an over, as they suffered a major blow with their captain, Nigar Sultana, getting needlessly run-out. 

 

 

 

Had it not been for Shorna Akter's late onslaught, which allowed Bangladesh to cross the 100-run mark, they would have folded for an even lower total. They started their defense well, having India initially struggling at 6 runs off 16 balls, but a lack of control from their bowlers post a good start allowed India to easily earn back the control of the game. 

 

 

 

In pursuit of the target, Bangladesh got off to a dream start as Marufa Akter trapped Shafali Varma with an in-dipper in her first over. Jemimah Rodrigues managed a couple of elegant boundaries but was soon bowled by Sultana Khatun for 11. Overall, Bangladesh Women looked an out-of-form side and will need something magical to topple this heavyweight Indian side. They have personnel on-paper and if they can apply their skills to perfection, they might just stand a chance. 

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India Women

Although India suffered a narrow defeat to Australia in the T20 World Cup semi-final, they were on the verge of discovering their optimal lineup for short-format cricket. They showed that by comprehensively winning the first match of this series even though they had several key players, particularly in the bowling department, absent from the playing eleven as well as the squad traveling to Bangladesh.

 

While the series against Bangladesh may not generate as much buzz due to the relative strengths of the teams involved, India faces some challenging encounters in the upcoming year and this series can not only act as the preparatory ground for that, it also provides an opportunity for the youngsters to make a name for themselves. Notably, later this year, England and Australia are scheduled to visit India, in addition to the potential participation in the Asian Games.

 

 

 

Harmanpreet Kaur has been India’s ace of late in limited-overs cricket and it was no different in the first match as well. She was at the top of her mark right from the get go and a lot will be expected of her going forward as well, more so in the tournaments that follow this India Women tour of Bangladesh. 

 

 

 

It was important that India gets off to a good start and they certainly didn’t disappoint. India Women secured a dominant seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their first international match in over four months, thanks to outstanding bowling performances from Pooja Vastrakar and Deepti Sharma, followed by a swift fifty by Harmanpreet Kaur.

 

 

 

Opting to bowl first in favorable conditions with a touch of green on the surface, Harmanpreet's decision paid off as Vastrakar opened with a maiden over, displaying excellent swing in the air. Making her debut, Minnu Mani struck early, dismissing Shamima Sultana who attempted an aggressive shot but ended up holing out at deep square leg.

 

 

 

Bangladesh Women got off to a pretty stable start, but the Indian bowlers tightened their grip, with Vastrakar unsettling Rani with well-directed bouncers before uprooting her stumps. From there, Bangladesh’s scoring rate slowed down significantly as they struggled to find boundaries, losing three wickets in the process.

 

 

 

Deepti Sharma showcased her impeccable control, varying her lengths and speeds, well supported by Vastrakar and the two debutants, Mani and B. Anusha. In pursuit of the modest target, India Women got off to a poor start when Marufa Akter trapped Shafali Varma lbw with an in-swinging delivery. Jemimah Rodrigues struck a couple of boundaries but was soon dismissed by Sultana Khatun for 11. However, Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet ensured that Bangladesh's joy was short-lived. Mandhana and Harmanpreet both capitalized on the loose deliveries as India reached 41 for 2 after six overs.

 

 

 

The duo took full advantage of every scoring opportunity, cashing in on the loose deliveries served to them. They compiled a vital partnership of 70 runs off just 55 balls for the third wicket. By the time Mandhana was stumped for a well-made 38, the game was firmly in India's control. In a fitting end, Harmanpreet sealed the victory with a four through midwicket, completing an emphatic performance by India Women. Harmanpreet completed her 11th T20I fifty as well. 

 

 

 

All in all, India Women looks a stronger side on paper and hence it proved in the first match as well. They would not want to be complacent going forward and if play to their potential, they should be on their way to score yet another easy win in this upcoming match.