Online Desk: Bangladesh women’s team defeated India in the third and final T20I by four wickets to cap an inspiring win at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur today. Although the series ended 2-1 in India’s favour, it was a momentous occasion as Bangladesh defeated India for the first time since the Asia Cup final in 2018.

Bangladesh needed just 18 in the last four overs with six wickets in hand. But like many times before, Bangladesh suffered shock losing wickets in back-to-back deliveries. Sultana Khatun (11) fell to Devika Vaidya, slapping one to fielder at cover and next delivery, Shamima Sultana, batting well on 42, was run out.

Despite the setback, Nahida Akter and Ritu Moni held their nerves to give Bangladesh the win with 10 deliveries to spare. Nahida hit a no-ball almost to the boundary and got three runs before she capitalised on the free hit to pick up a boundary in the 18th over. Ritu Moni then got the winning runs in the 19th over.