Bangladesh crush Malaysia, set up semi-final clash with India

Bangladesh delivered a spectacular performance in the Women's Asia Cup 2024, thrashing Malaysia Women by 114 runs to set up a tantalizing clash with India on July 26.

Opting to bat first, Bangladesh posted an imposing 191/2 in their 20 overs, thanks to a brilliant 80 off 59 balls from Murshida Khatun and a captain’s knock of 62 not out from Nigar Sultana.

Malaysia’s bowlers had no answers to the onslaught, with only Elsa Hunter and Mahirah Izzati Ismail managing to take a wicket each. 

Chasing a mammoth target of 192, Malaysia never got going, struggling against a disciplined Bangladeshi bowling attack. Nahida Akter (2/13) and Rabeya Khan (1/10) were the pick of the bowlers

Malaysia’s top-scorer, Elsa Hunter, managed just 20 runs, and the rest of the batting lineup faltered, managing only 77/8 in their 20 overs. Bangladesh’s all-round display of dominant batting and precise bowling sets the stage for an exciting semi-final against India.

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