Pooja Vastrakar’s remarkable performance propelled the Indian women’s cricket team into their inaugural Asian Games final. The right-arm seamer, a late addition to the squad, delivered an exceptional performance with figures of 4/17 in four overs, restricting Bangladesh to a paltry 51 runs in 17.5 overs, their lowest T20 score against India. Vastrakar and her new-ball partner Titas Sadhu (1/10 in 4 overs) exploited the pitch’s bounce and pace effectively. The Indian team chased down the target comfortably, securing an eight-wicket victory in just 8.2 overs, led by Jemimah Rodrigues (20 not out) and Kanika Ahuja (1 not out). This win also avenged the absence of captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who was serving a two-match suspension, and showcased the Indian women’s team’s dominance in the tournament.
Vastrakar’s Heroic Performance Takes Indian Women’s Cricket Team to Maiden Asian Games Final
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