Radha Yadav’s Spin Magic Restricts Bangladesh to 119 in Rain-Hit ODI World Cup Clash
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Navi Mumbai — In a rain-affected final group-stage match of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, left-arm spinner Radha Yadav starred with a brilliant three-wicket haul as India restricted Bangladesh to 119/9 in 27 overs at the Dr D.Y. Patil Stadium on Sunday.
Brought into the side in place of Sneh Rana, Radha seized the opportunity, dismissing Sobhana Mostary (26), Nahida Akter (3), and Rabeya Khan (3) to finish with impressive figures of 3 for 30. Fellow spinner N. Shree Charani supported her well with 2 for 23, as the Indian bowlers made full use of the damp conditions.
Rain Delays and a Shuffled Line-up
Rain played spoilsport from the start, delaying the toss by over half an hour and pushing the game’s start to 5 pm. Once the skies cleared, Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and chose to bowl first. India made three changes — handing a debut to Uma Chetry, who replaced injured wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh, while Amanjot Kaur and Radha Yadav replaced Kranti Gaud and Sneh Rana respectively.
The game was initially reduced to 43 overs per side but further cut down to 27 overs after a second downpour halted play for almost two more hours.
India’s Spinners Dominate After Rain Interruption
Bangladesh began cautiously, reaching 34/1 in nine overs, with Renuka Singh claiming the first wicket — Sumaiya Akter, who edged to short third. Deepti Sharma then dismissed Rubya Haider (13), leaving Bangladesh at 39/2 when rain interrupted again.
When play resumed at 8:05 pm, India’s spinners took control. The fielding effort remained sharp despite slippery conditions — highlighted by Radha Yadav’s direct hit to run out Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana Joty (9).
Radha Yadav’s Impact and Tight Bowling Display
Sobhana Mostary looked to accelerate with a few boundaries but soon fell to Radha Yadav, offering a straightforward catch to Harleen Deol. Bangladesh’s middle order collapsed as Shorna Akter (2) fell to Amanjot Kaur, and Sharmin Akhter (36 off 53) was brilliantly caught by Arundhati Reddy off Shree Charani, marking one of the best moments in the field.
Despite losing Pratika Rawal to an ankle injury during fielding, India maintained their grip, allowing Bangladesh only a handful of boundaries through the innings.
Bangladesh’s Struggle for Momentum
The Bangladeshi batters found it difficult to rotate the strike, managing just 119 runs in 27 overs. Their top scorers were Sharmin Akhter (36) and Sobhana Mostary (26), while India’s bowlers shared the spoils — Radha Yadav (3/30), Shree Charani (2/23), and Amanjot Kaur (1/21) leading the charge.
Brief Scores: Bangladesh 119/9 in 27 overs (Sharmin Akhter 36, Sobhana Mostary 26; Radha Yadav 3/30, N. Shree Charani 2/23).
Final Thoughts — The Trending People
Radha Yadav’s return to form came at the perfect time for India, underlining the team’s depth in spin bowling ahead of the knockout stage. Despite rain interruptions and an injury scare, the Indian unit displayed resilience and fielding brilliance — setting a strong tone for their next challenge in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup.