Captain Harmanpreet Kaur leads chase as India cling to 149 in Dubai

When the third wicket fell, captain Harmanpreet Kaur joined Shefali Verma to add 33 runs in 27 balls. Kaur’s steady hand saw her score 24 runs off 28 balls, featuring two sixes, and she remained not out.

Further down the order, Richa Ghosh partnered with Kaur, contributing 36 runs in 28 balls, including two sixes. Deepthi Sharma added a brisk 21 runs off just eight balls alongside Kaur, while the wicket‑keeper kept the run flow steady.

The Indian line‑up, which also featured Bharati Fulmali, Prema Rawat, Shri Charani, Kranti Gaud and Nandani Sharma, finished on 149/6, setting a target of 150 for Bangladesh.