Radha Yadav (3/24) ran by Bangladesh’s top-order after Richa Ghosh’s quickfire unbeaten 28 off 17 balls, establishing India’s 21-run win within the fifth T20I and a 5-0 collection sweep at Sylhet, Bangladesh on Thursday. Chasing an enormous 157-run goal, Bangladesh started promisingly however collapsed in opposition to the left-arm spinner Yadav. Regardless of the rearguard act by Ritu Moni (37, 33b, 4×4) and Shorifa Khatun (28 not out, 21b, 3x4s), the hosts completed at 136 for six in 20 overs. All-rounder Moni and Shorifa placed on a resolute stand of 57 runs for the sixth wicket to guide the fightback and put India in strain, however the guests prevailed finally.

The stand between Moni and Khatun was additionally Bangladesh’s highest for the sixth wicket in WT20Is, breaking the 32 between Sanjida Islam and Nigar Sultana.

It was leg-spinner Asha Sobhana (2/25) who broke the resilient partnership, cleansing up Moni within the seventeenth over to close the doorways on the house aspect.

Bangladesh have been left reeling at 52 for 5 midway by however Moni and Shorifa reignited their hopes, cashing in on each alternative to attain boundaries and with deft rotation of strike.

Yadav made her first impression within the recreation with an athletic catch to do away with an on-song Sobhana Mostary (13) off Titas Sadhu. Mostary had hit three fours off Pooja Vastrakar’s first over to set her aspect on monitor in the course of the chase.

After getting Dilara Akter (4), caught at mid-off by Vastrakar for her first breakthrough off her first ball, Yadav cleaned up Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana (7) and pinned Rubya Haider (20) within the entrance of the stumps for 2 wickets within the ninth over to derail the hosts.

Earlier, Ghosh smacked a useful little innings with three fours and a six to take India to 156 for 5, offering a much-needed impetus after the guests stumbled with a flurry of wickets.

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (30), Dayalan Hemalatha (37) and S Sajana (1) fell in fast succession which allowed Bangladesh to halt India’s progress as they have been aiming for an enormous rating.

Harmanpreet and Hemalatha placed on 60 runs for the third wicket for a powerful basis.

India’s 156 for 5 was the very best complete of the collection from both crew with Smriti Mandhana setting the tone early on, hitting 4 fours and one six to make a fluent 33 off 25 balls.

Yadav completed as the very best wicket-taker within the collection with 10 dismissals in 5 video games whereas Mandhana’s 116 runs in 5 outings have been probably the most for any batter.

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