Asian Games 2023: India Moves To Semi-Final After Rain Washes Away Game Vs Malaysia

Hangzhou: The Indian Women Cricket Team qualified for the semi-final of the Asian Games 2023 after rain-washed out their opening game against Malaysia on Hangzhou on Thursday, September 21.

While Indian batters impressed everyone with their impressive knocks in the 1^st innings and posted mammoth 174 runs, second innings saw heavy pouring due to which only two balls could have been bowled.

India had a blistering start to their 1^st innings as opener Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma dealt in boundaries and propelled India’s score to 60 runs in the powerplay. But Mandhana lost the wicket in the 5.2 over.

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The weather's interference led to a halt in today's match between India and Malaysia.

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As rain interrupted the play, match was reduced to 15-over game per side. However, Shafali Verma (67 off 39) and Jemimah Rodriques (47 off 29) continued the carnage and slammed 86-run partnership. Richa Ghosh too made a blistering cameo by adding 21 off 7 deliveries.

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India will now play the 1st semi-final game on September 24 at Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou.

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