‘Gold layegi mhari choriya’ – Fans react as Indian Women’s Cricket Team reach Asian Games 2023 final with win over Bangladesh

In a decidedly one-sided Asian Games 2023 semifinal clash between arch-rivals India and Bangladesh, India emerged victorious by eight wickets. With a meager target of 52 runs to win, India lost their openers early but managed to chase down the total in just 8.2 overs, securing their spot in the gold medal match.

India’s bowlers showcased a phenomenal performance, restricting Bangladesh to a paltry 51 runs in the semifinal. Pooja Vastrakar was the standout performer, making an impact with the very first delivery. Bangladesh struggled to recover after choosing to bat first, with Vastrakar ultimately claiming four wickets.

In the 2023 Asian Games semifinal against Bangladesh, Smriti Mandhana once again stepped into the role of India’s captain. This was necessitated by Harmanpreet Kaur’s two-game suspension due to a heated on-field altercation with the same opponents.

Pooja Vastrakar was the star for India with four wickets

Cricket enthusiasts were riveted during the recent 50-over match between these fierce rivals. This game served as a dramatic rematch following their thrilling three-match series, which ended in a 1-1 tie. The stakes were high because a victory for either team guaranteed their country a shot at the gold medal.

Pooja Vastrakar wreaked havoc on the Bangladesh batters, leaving them struggling at the crease and finishing with four wickets. Titas Sadhu, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Amanjot Kaur, and Devika Vaidya each contributed with a wicket, helping India Women bowl out their opponents for a mere 51 runs, marking Bangladesh Women’s lowest WT20I total against India.

Although Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Varma were dismissed while trying to accelerate the scoring, Jemimah Rodrigues guided India to victory in under nine overs. This triumph has propelled the Indian side into the final, guaranteeing them at least a silver medal.

India now aspires to clinch gold in their maiden participation in the 2023 Asian Games. They will face the winner of the other semifinal clash between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the much-anticipated final. Indian fans are eager for a showdown with their arch-rivals, Pakistan, in the ultimate battle for supremacy.

Here’s how fans reacted:

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