India tour of Bangladesh: Visitors register commanding win in rain-affected fourth T20I

India continued their dominance over Bangladesh as they registered a commanding 56-run victory through the Duckworth-Lewis method in the rain-truncated fourth Twenty20 International match in Sylhet on Monday.

With this win, India now lead the five-match series 4-0.

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India beat Bangladesh by 56 runs????

Deepti Sharma (2-13) and debutant Asha Shobna (2-18) shine with the ball as India restrict the hosts under 70 in a rain-affected match.

IND: 122/6 (14)
BAN: 68/7 (14)https://t.co/59Z6PVwVa4 pic.twitter.com/nucgNm4FXl— The Field (@thefield_in) May 6, 2024

The match faced delays due to persistent rain which resulted in a late start and a hour long interruption, reducing it to a 14 overs per side contest.

India suffered an early setback with opener Shafali Verma getting dismissed for just two runs. Dayalan Hemlatha provided some impetus with a knock of 22, but her innings was cut short by Marufa Akter's with leg-before wicket dismissal.

The rain halted play when India was 48/2 after 5.5 overs. Smriti Mandhana, who scored 22 runs, attempted to stabilise the innings but was dismissed by Rabeya Khan.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who top-scored with 38 runs, and Richa Ghosh (24) built a crucial 44-run partnership to guide India to a total of 122/6.

Ghosh was caught at long off and Kaur was run out in the last over.

Under the DLS method, Bangladesh required 125...

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