Bangladesh Overwhelmed as India Posts 42-21 Victory in Group A

Monday’s Group‑A clash at the Asian Games saw the Indian women’s kabaddi team deliver a dominant 42‑21 performance against Bangladesh at Tokai Citizens Gymnasium. The match underscored India’s systematic approach: tight defence, frequent raids and strategic use of bonus points.

From the whistle, India imposed its rhythm, denying Bangladesh the chance to earn a bonus line. Successful raids by senior raider Sanju Devi and newcomer Pooja added a steady stream of points, while the defensive line, anchored by left‑cover star Manisha Kumari, thwarted most Bangladeshi attempts.

Bangladesh captain Shraboni Maulic tried to keep her side in contention, scoring occasional raids, but India’s captain Pushpa Rana and attacker Sonali Shinget kept the pressure high. An early all‑out gave India a 21‑10 lead at halftime.

The second half continued the same pattern: high‑line defence, rapid hand‑touches, and another all‑out that widened the gap. Even when Bangladesh rallied with a few successful raids and a super‑tackle, India’s experienced raiders, especially Sanju Devi, responded with multiple bonus‑point raids to re‑establish a comfortable lead.

The match concluded with India’s 42 points—comprising 11 bonus points and four all‑out points—against Bangladesh’s five bonus points and one super‑tackle. India now prepares for a Wednesday encounter with Iran at 08:30, aiming to keep the title defence trajectory intact.