*Updated: July 26, 2024, 16:43 IST*
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Welcome to Sportstar’s coverage of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 semifinal between India and Bangladesh at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
**Match Summary:**
- **India Women:** 83/0 (11 overs)
- **Bangladesh Women:** 80/8 (20 overs)
**Result:** India Women win by 10 wickets.
**Scorecard:** [Check Match Centre]
**JULY 26, 2024, 16:42**
**Captain Harmanpreet Kaur on the Win:**
“Our bowlers performed exceptionally well. It’s great to see our plans being executed effectively, with the right line and length. They always step up when needed, and I couldn’t ask for more. Consistency is key, and we aim to maintain our form. We’ve been dominating Asian cricket and plan to continue this momentum. Our rigorous practice ensures we stay composed under pressure.”
**JULY 26, 2024, 16:39**
**Player of the Match: Renuka Singh**
Renuka Singh earned the Player of the Match award for her impressive 3/10 in four overs. “Each wicket is special when you’ve put in the hard work. It feels great to contribute in such a significant match.”
**JULY 26, 2024, 16:37**
**Captain Nigar Sultana on Bangladesh’s Performance:**
“We need to address our batting issues, as we’re losing too many games due to this. We struggled with wickets in the PowerPlay, which put us on the back foot. Without runs from the top order, it’s challenging to build a competitive total.”
**JULY 26, 2024, 16:32**
**Innings Summary:**
India secured a straightforward 10-wicket victory, with Smriti Mandhana scoring a half-century in a low-scoring match. Her commanding performance was reminiscent of her crucial knock against South Africa in Chennai. Bangladesh’s Jahanara Alam showed promise, but the team’s overall lack of runs made it difficult to challenge India effectively... Read more