Tigresses suffer defeat in 1st T20I against India

Captain Nigar Sultana Joty's half-century went in vain as Bangladesh Women's team suffered a 44-run defeat to India in the five-match T20I series opener at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on Sunday, reports agencies.
Electing to bat first, India posted a competitive 145 for 7, anchored by contributions from Shafali Verma (31), Yastika Bhatia (36), and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (30). Bangladesh's Rabeya Khan was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 conceding 23 runs.
In reply, Bangladesh's chase faltered early, losing wickets at regular intervals.
Renuka Singh, who took three for 18 runs and Pooja Vastrakar, who scalped two for 25 runs, were instrumental in dismantling the top order of Bangladesh.
Despite a fifty from captain Nigar Sultana (51), Bangladesh never recovered and ultimately finished on 101 for eight.
India's strong start began to wobble with Smriti Mandhana's early dismissal (9). However, Shefali and Yastika forged a solid partnership to revive the innings.