Women's Asia Cup, India vs Bangladesh: Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana take India to 159/5 vs Bangladesh

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 unbeaten 35 as India managed a par 159 or 5 against Bangladesh in an women's Asia Cup T20 match on Saturday.


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: India 159 for 5 in 20 overs (Shafali Verma 55, Jemimah Rodrigues 35 not out; Rumana Ahmed 3/27) vs Bangladesh.