<div style="text-align: justify; "><span style="font-size: 1rem;"><b>India Women opened their Bangladesh tour with a decisive 45-run win in the first T20I at Sylhet on Sunday.&nbsp;</b></span><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify; ">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.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In reply, Bangladesh's chase faltered early, losing wickets at regular intervals.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">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.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Despite a fifty from captain Nigar Sultana (51), Bangladesh never recovered and ultimately finished on 101 for eight.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">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. Bangladesh struck back through Rabeya Khan, removing both batters in quick succession. Captain Kaur's knock then boosted the total before a flurry of late wickets kept India under 150.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bangladesh's chase got off to a disastrous start, with Renuka Singh striking twice in the first few overs. Skipper Nigar offered a bit of resistance, scoring a gritty half-century. However, consistent wickets and disciplined Indian bowling stifled the run flow, making the required rate climb steadily.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The remaining matches will take place on April 30, May 2, 6 and 9. All the matches will be played in Sylhet. Source: UNB</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify; ">bnbd/fas</div>