Team India clinch Emerging Women’s Asia Cup title with convincing win over Bangladesh

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Team India emerged victorious in the final of the Women’s Emerging Asia Cup 2023, securing a resounding 31-run win against Bangladesh in a thrilling summit clash. The spin duo of Shreyanka Patil and Mannat Kashyap played starring roles with the ball, guiding India to a well-deserved triumph.

Opting to bat first, India set a modest target of 128 runs by posting a total of 127 for seven on the scoreboard. Dinesh Vrinda top-scored for the Indian side with a composed knock of 36 off 29 deliveries, while Kanika Ahuja remained unbeaten on 30 runs off 23 balls. Wicketkeeper Uma Chetry contributed 22 runs, and skipper Shweta Sehrawat scored 13 to help bolster India’s total.

In response, Bangladesh struggled to build momentum against a determined Indian bowling attack. Patil and Kashyap wreaked havoc, combining to claim seven wickets between them. Patil’s impressive figures of 4/13 and Kashyap’s contribution of 3/20 proved decisive in dismantling the Bangladeshi batting lineup. Bangladesh was eventually bundled out for 96 runs in 19.2 overs.

Sobhana Mostary and Nahida Akter were the top-scorers for Bangladesh, both contributing 16 runs. Akter remained unbeaten on 17, fighting valiantly until the end, but her efforts fell short in the face of India’s disciplined bowling attack.

Kanika, who had already made a significant impact with the bat, showcased her prowess with the ball as well. She claimed two crucial wickets for 23 runs, further solidifying her all-round performance in the final. As a result, Ahuja was rightfully awarded the Player of the Match accolade for her remarkable contributions.

Team India’s victory in the Women’s Emerging Asia Cup final signifies their remarkable skills and team effort. The players displayed exceptional talent, both with the bat and ball, to outclass Bangladesh and secure the championship title.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

Jubilation for Team !

India ‘A’ women's team secures the title in a dazzling display of skill, determination, and teamwork.
Congratulations to the promising young of Indian cricket! @BCCI #WomensEmergingTeamsAsiaCup #ACC pic.twitter.com/l07LBVEYt3

— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) June 21, 2023

"Hearty congratulations to the India A team. This is a tremendous achievement by these women to win the Emerging Asia Cup considering that many of them were playing a tournament at the international level for the first time! Yet another shot in the arm for Indian Women's Cricket… pic.twitter.com/jKbaCeZPlF

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 21, 2023

𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜!

Dominant performance from India 'A' as they beat Bangladesh 'A' to clinch the #WomensEmergingTeamsAsiaCup title

Asian Cricket Council

Scorecard https://t.co/KYgPENCXvr#ACC pic.twitter.com/oMvtvylw9k

— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) June 21, 2023

India A beat Bangladesh A by 31 runs to win Women's Emerging Asia Cup 2023 title ! #women #cricket #AsiaCup #winner #india #Bangladesh #womencricket #indiancricket #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/IKvC0GTtAd

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) June 21, 2023

Proved their mettle in the big game

▫Shreyanka topped the bowling charts once again, with a -fer
▫Kanika's gritty knock of * and a brace with the ball

Our girls were in top form as we won our maiden ACC Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup!

Asian Cricket… pic.twitter.com/5MLfjayxuc

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) June 21, 2023

India A are the champions of Women's Emerging Asia Cup 2023. pic.twitter.com/nQjaUdbdta

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 21, 2023

Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup winner is India

What a team, What a performance

Take a bow

Asia Cup is ours #EmergingAsiaCup #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/LoSBO8tyOc

— Ash (@Ashsay_) June 21, 2023

In the final of this Emerging Women's Asia Cup 2023:

•Shreyanka Patil – 13/4 (4 overs).
•Kanika Ahuja – 30*(23) & 23/2 (4 overs).

The future of Indian cricket & RCB. pic.twitter.com/SjyktWN9c1

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) June 21, 2023

CHAMPIONS! India 'A' claims the Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 championship title.

These girls have made the whole nation proud!

ACC • #ACC #WomensCricket #WomensEmergingTeamsAsiaCup #TeamIndia #BharatArmy pic.twitter.com/fzsU6L2kgk

— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) June 21, 2023

Bangladesh and India face each other in Finals of

2016 Men's T20 Asia Cup
2018 Men's ODI Asia Cup
2018 Women's Asia Cup
2019 Under-19 Asia Cup
2020 Men's Under-19 World Cup
2023 Women's Emerging Asia Cup (A teams)

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) June 21, 2023

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