India defeat Bangladesh to maintain Women’s T20 World Cup semifinal bid

India defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets on February 23, 2024, to keep their Women's T20 World Cup semifinal hopes alive. Shafali Verma scored a crucial 50-ball 73, guiding India to chase down Bangladesh's total of 113/6 with 19 balls to spare. The victory was secured within 16.2 overs at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town. This win marked India's third victory in the tournament, following earlier wins against Pakistan and the West Indies. Bangladesh, having already lost to Australia, now faces an uphill battle to qualify for the knockout stages. India's next match is against Australia on February 27, a crucial encounter that could determine the top spot in Group 1.