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Top 10 Bollywood Movies to Watch in July 2024: Thrillers, Dramas, and Comedies Unveiled
Bollywood has long captivated South Asian audiences with its diverse range of genres and storytelling. From romance and action to thriller and horror, Indian cinema offers something for everyone. The films set to release in July 2024 are no exception, promising an array of exciting narratives and star-studded casts. Here’s an in-depth look at the most anticipated Bollywood movies hitting screens this month.
10 Most Hyped Bollywood Movies Coming This July
Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha / Romantic Thriller / July 5, 2024
Directed and written by Neeraj Pandey, this romantic thriller features Ajay Devgn and Tabu in the lead roles, supported by Jimmy Sheirgill, Saiee Manjrekar, and Shantanu Maheshwari. The story unfolds over 23 years, from 2000 to 2023, following Krishna, who is entangled in multiple murders and sentenced to life imprisonment. His release 22 years later sets the stage for a poignant reunion with Vasudha, now married to Abhijeet.
Kill / Action Thriller / July 5, 2024
Written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, this film centers on Amrit, an Indian army commando, and his friend Viresh, who find themselves on a train hijacked by bandits led by Beni. With passengers' lives at stake, Amrit and Viresh take violent measures to save them. Starring Raghav Juyal, Lakshya, Ashish Vidyarthi, Tanya Maniktala, and Harsh Chhaya, ‘Kill’ promises an action-packed experience.
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Ulajh / Spy Thriller / July 5, 2024
Directed by Sudhanshu Saria and written with Parveez Shaikh, ‘Ulajh’ stars Janhvi Kapoor as an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer. The film also features Gulshan Devaiah, Adil Hussain, Roshan Mathew, and others. The plot revolves around a young IFS officer who, while stationed in a pivotal role far from home, becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy.
Wild Wild Punjab / Romantic Comedy / July 10, 2024
Directed by Simarpreet Singh, this Netflix exclusive features Varun Sharma, Manjot Singh, Sunny Singh, Jassie Gill, Ishita Raj, and Patralekhaa. The film follows Khanne, who is heartbroken after a breakup. His friends Arore, Jainu, and Honey Paaji support him in his quest for closure, embarking on a journey across Punjab.
Sarfira / Inspirational Drama / July 12, 2024
Directed by Sudha Kongara, ‘Sarfira’ is a remake of her Tamil film 'Soorarai Pottru' (2020), based on G. R. Gopinath's memoir 'Simply Fly: A Deccan Odyssey'. The story follows a man's mission to establish affordable airlines for low-income individuals. The cast includes Akshay Kumar, Radhika Madan, Paresh Rawal, R. Sarathkumar, and Seema Biswas, with a cameo by Tamil actor Suriya.
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I’ve a friendly relation with every party and all in India: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday (June 25, 2024) said she has a good friendly relation with every political party and all in India.
“I’ve a good friendly relation with every party and all in India,” she said at a press conference arranged in Ganabhaban over the outcomes of her recent visit to India.
The premier made the remarks, replying to a question from Nahar Khan of UNB over the former’s meeting with President of Indian National Congress Sonia Gandhi during the first of her two visits to New Delhi in quick succession.
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Sheikh Hasina said she particularly has a good relation with Sonia Gandhi and their children, and the family members of former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee.
“We’ve a family tie with Pranab Babu and his children. There is also a family bond between the family of Indira Gandhi and our family, which is above politics and all things,” she said.
The PM went to New Delhi on June 21 on a two-day state visit to India at the invitation of her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.
This was the first bilateral visit by any head of government to India after the BJP-led alliance formed its government for the third consecutive term following the Lok Sabha elections.
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Awami League general secretary and also road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader, Deputy Leader of the House Matia Chowdhury, Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud, PM’s Private Industry and Invest Adviser Salman Fazlur Rahman, AL presidium members Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim MP and Kazi Zafarullah were on the dais.
PM’s Press Secretary Md Nayeemul Islam Khan conducted the press conference.
Mamata Banerjee displeased over exclusion from Dhaka-Delhi water sharing talks
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed her dissatisfaction with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for excluding her from the recent water-sharing discussions with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during their meeting in New Delhi.
In a strongly worded letter to Modi, dated June 24, 2024, she wrote: “I am writing this letter in context of the recent visit of Hon'ble Prime Minister of Bangladesh. It seems that water sharing issues relating to the Ganges and Teesta rivers may have been discussed during the meeting. Such unilateral deliberations and discussions without consultation and the opinion of the state government is neither acceptable nor desirable.”
Dhaka, Delhi discussed joint river management: Hasan Mahmud
Mamata emphasized the importance of West Bengal's relationship with Bangladesh, stating, “We do share a very close relationship with Bangladesh - geographically, culturally and economically, I love and respect people of Bangladesh and always wish for their well-being. The state of West Bengal has cooperated with Bangladesh on several issues in the past.”
She highlighted several successful collaborations, including the exchange of India-Bangladesh enclaves (Chitmahal), the Indo-Bangladesh Railway Line, and Bus Services. However, she underlined the critical importance of water resources, saying, “Water is very precious and is the lifeline of the people. We cannot compromise on such a sensitive issue which has severe and adverse implication on the people. People of West Bengal will be the worst sufferers due to the impact of such agreements.”
Peaceful management of border a shared priority: Dhaka, Delhi
The West Bengal Chief Minister raised concerns about the renewal of the Indo-Bangladesh Farakka Treaty, set to expire in 2026. She noted, “It is a Treaty which delineates the principles of sharing of water between Bangladesh and India and as you are aware it has huge implications for the people of West Bengal for maintaining their livelihood and that the water which is diverted at the Farakka Barrage helps in maintaining the navigability of the Kolkata port.”
She pointed out the changes in river morphology in eastern India and Bangladesh, which have negatively impacted water availability in West Bengal. “There has been eastward migration of the Ganges (and Padma in Bangladesh) over the last 200 years disrupting their link with several rivers in West Bengal. For example, Jalangi and Mathabhanga rivers got disconnected from Padma and the fresh water inflow into the Sundarban has reduced. In fact, the genesis of construction of Farakka Barrage Project is the disconnection of Bhagirathi from the Ganges.”
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Mamata expressed frustration over the lack of response to her previous communications on these issues, stating, “On these issues, I have written several times to draw your attention.”
Regarding the Teesta river, she wrote, “Further, it seems that sharing of Teesta water between India and Bangladesh has also been discussed in the meeting. The health of Teesta river has suffered from construction of series of hydropower projects in Sikkim, deforestation in upper catchment and impact of climate change.”
She criticized the Indian government’s proposal for bilateral cooperation to restore the Teesta in Bangladesh, noting the lack of concrete steps taken by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to restore the river onthe Indian side. “I am surprised by the fact that no concrete steps have been taken by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to restore the river in its original form and health on the Indian side. Due to reasons stated above water flow in the Teesta has gone down over the years and it is estimated that, if any water is shared with Bangladesh, lakhs of people in North Bengal (West Bengal) will get severely impacted due to inadequate availability of irrigation water.”
In her concluding remarks, Mamata reiterated her strong reservations, “Finally, it is to convey my strong reservation that no discussion on sharing of Teesta water and the Farakka Treaty should be taken up with Bangladesh without the involvement of the state government. The interest of people in West Bengal is paramount which should not be compromised at any cost.”
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Bangladesh vs India Match Preview: 2024 T20 World Cup Super 8
India got the expected winning start in the Super 8 and would like to put one foot in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 semis by beating Bangladesh, who must win this game to advance to the semis.
Table: Schedule of BAN vs IND Match in the Current T20 World Cup’s Super 8 Stage
Match Details
Match
Date (BST)
Teams
Time (BST)
Venue
47
22/6/2024
Bangladesh vs India
8:30 PM
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
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Preview of BAN vs IND Match in ICC World Cup Super 8
India are one of the only two teams in this World Cup who did not lose a game. Apart from the rain that hit the last match of the group stage against Canada, they won every single game of theirs. So far, India’s T20 World Cup 2024 journey has been a strange one. They do not have any batter who features in the top 15 run-scorers of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which is not usual. Playing all the group games on the tricky surfaces of New York and Florida had an impact on their batting.
However, they regained form in the much more batting-friendly pitches of West Indies when they scored 180+ against Afghanistan. Moreover, their bowling attack was spot on and restricted every opponent to a severely low total. Thus, they didn’t lose a game even after not scoring much. Especially, their strike bowlers are in tremendous form picking up 18 wickets combined already.
Read more: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Groups, Match Fixtures, and Venues
Bangladesh also found the same relief from their bowling unit which has been rather brilliant so far. Both Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Rishad Hossain have picked 9 wickets each. Apart from that, Mustafizur Rahman has also picked up 7 wickets. Nonetheless, their batting is out of form at this moment. It seems like they just cannot find a way to click at this point.
Bangladesh ended up scoring only 140 on a pitch which was brilliant to bat on. Therefore, it is increasingly seeming hard to see Bangladesh do much in the Super 8 with such miserable batting form.
It is not the case for India who can rely on their batting now after scoring 181 against a solid Afghanistan bowling attack. Additionally, all of their batters scored at an excellent strike rate except for skipper Rohit Sharma. As a result, India will feel confident about facing Bangladeshi bowling attack ahead of the game. One thing that might be a matter of slight concern for them is their opening pair which consists of two of the greatest hitters of the generation but yet not clicking. Their highest opening stand is 22 which is quite underwhelming. India would be confident about their openers getting runs but it will be in their minds as well.
Read more: Venue Guide: Stadiums of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024
Table: India Team’s Performance in the 2024 T20 World Cup At a Glance
India Performance in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
Match Played
5
Won
4
Lost
0
Tie/ NR
1
Highest Run-scorer
Rishabh Pant (116)
Highest Wicket Taker
Arshdeep Singh (10)
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Table: Bangladesh Team’s Performance in the 2024 T20 World Cup At a Glance
Bangladesh Performance in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
Match Played
5
Won
3
Lost
2
Tie/NR
0
Highest Run-scorer
Towhid Hridoy (135)
Highest Wicket Taker
Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain (9)
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H2H T20I Records Between Bangladesh and India So Far
Table: BAN vs IND head-to-head records in T20I So Far
Head-to-Head Records in T20I
Matches Played
India Won
Bangladesh Won
TIE/NR
13
12
1
0
.
Table: BAN vs IND head-to-head records in the T20 World Cup Tournaments So Far
Head-to-Head Records in T20 World Cup
Matches Played
India Won
Bangladesh Won
TIE/NR
4
4
0
0
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The tie was largely dominated by India where Bangladesh could manage only 1 win against them. India is one of many opponents whom Bangladesh couldn’t beat in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Probable Lineups
Most Probable XI of India Team
Rohit Sharma ©, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav
Most Probable XI of Bangladesh Team
Tanzid Hasan, Litton Kumer Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto ©, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman
Key Players to Watch in India Team
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli had an unexpectedly poor campaign by his extremely high standards. But he gave symbols of coming back to runs with his 24 against Afghanistan. It can be felt that he will have a big score soon and no opponent would be more suitable than Bangladesh against whom he averages 96.5 in the T20Is
Suryakumar Yadav
With his half-century in the last game, Suryakumar Yadav is surely gaining ground in this ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and might be the most impactful batter against Bangladesh.
Jasprit Bumrah
The ace bowler of India is going to be crucial against Bangladesh, against a struggling top order who find it difficult to deal with raw pace, Jasprit Bumrah will be key to picking early wickets and rattling the top-order of Bangladesh's batting line-up.
Read more: Analysis of India Squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World 2024
Key Players to Watch in Bangladesh
Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Bangladesh has been largely reliant on their bowlers to get a result in this World Cup. This game is not going to be any different it seems. Therefore, the highest wicket-taker for Bangladesh this time would be the most important player for them in this game as well.
Mustafizur Rahman
Mustafizur Rahman and India go a long way back. He is simply in a different mode while facing India. Bangladesh team need him to step up once again and dominate the Indian batters like he used to do in his early and best days.
Litton Kumer Das
This might seem a bit controversial given the current situation. But like Mustafizur Rahman, Litton Kumer Das also loves performing against India. Everyone will remember the exceptional innings of 60 runs from him in the 2022 T20 World Cup. In a situation, where big runs are necessary to win and the top order is heavily underperforming, Bangladesh fans will hope for Litton Das to bring that Adelaide innings from the 2022 T20 World Cup at Antigua this time.
Verdict
India are the favorites in every match in this ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. They would not want to break their winning streak. The BAN vs IND T20 match in the Super 8 stage might not be different either. However, Bangladesh have a slender hope given their batters' performance.
Read more: Analyzing Bangladesh Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
"Welcome to India": Banners featuring PM Hasina and Modi seen across Delhi
Photos of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina alongside her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have been prominently displayed across Delhi as part of India's grand preparations for Modi's swearing-in ceremony, scheduled for Sunday (June 09, 2024) evening.
“Welcome to India,” read the large banners featuring the two leaders. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to attend the ceremony, marking her as the first "distinguished" guest. She was warmly received at the airport by a high-level Indian delegation and Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Md. Mustafizur Rahman.
"This visit of one of our most valued partners will further strengthen Bangladesh-India close and deep-rooted bonds of friendship," stated the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday.
Modi’s oath-taking: PM Hasina warmly received by India as first “distinguished” guest
During her stay in New Delhi, Prime Minister Hasina will have a private meeting with Modi following the swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan at 7:15 pm on Sunday. She will also attend a state dinner hosted by the Indian President.
The visit by leaders to attend Modi's swearing-in for his third consecutive term underscores India's commitment to its 'Neighbourhood First' policy and 'SAGAR' vision. The ceremony, following the 2024 general elections, will see the oath-taking of Prime Minister Modi and his Council of Ministers.
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Distinguished guests from neighboring countries and the Indian Ocean region have been invited, including Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, Seychelles Vice-President Ahmed Afif, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', and Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay.
Following the swearing-in ceremony, the leaders will attend a banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Prime Minister Hasina is scheduled to depart New Delhi for Dhaka on Monday, expected to arrive at 8 pm.
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Modi, 73, will be equalling the feat of the first Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who won in the 1952, 1957 and 1962 general elections.
Anar's family may go to India soon to provide DNA samples: DB chief
Jhenaidah Member of Parliament Anwarul Azim Anar's family members will go to India shortly to provide DNA samples in connection with his murder.
If Indian CID calls on them to go to India, it will be assumed that they (CID) would call them for a DNA test.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Additional Commissioner and chief of Detective Branch (DB) Mohammad Harunur Rashid revealed this while talking to reporters at DB office on Saturday.
He said MP's family members will go to India very soon for DNA test.
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"We have already talked to Kolkata CID. Apart from this, the Indian investigating officers have also taken the names and mobile numbers of the family members. They will call soon. If they call, assume they will call them for a DNA test," the DB chief said.
Replying to another question, Harun said they have detained a local Awami League leader of Jhenaidah in connection with the killing of MP Anar.
"He is being interrogated. Many important matters are being asked. However, he has not yet been officially shown as arrested. If any involvement is found during the interrogation, he will be shown as arrested," Harun said.
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PM Hasina to visit India June 8-10 to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to leave for New Delhi on Saturday to attend her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony at his invitation.
PM's speechwriter, M Nazrul Islam, today confirmed her joining in the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Sunday (June 9). She will return home on June 10, he added.
Modi is likely to take oath as the prime minister of India for the historic third term in a row on June 9 after his BJP-led NDA alliance won 293 seats in the elections for 543-member Lok Sabha, the lower house of Indian parliament.
PM Hasina and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremsinghe are among the foreign leaders who have been invited to witness Modi’s oath-taking ceremony.
Earlier, Modi invited Hasina to attend the swearing-in ceremony of his government, and she accepted the invitation.
Modi has thanked PM Hasina for her warm wishes following his election victory.
Prime Minister Hasina was among the first foreign leaders to congratulate Modi, reflecting the warmth and personal rapport between the two leaders.
"India and Bangladesh share historic relations, which have seen unprecedented growth in the last decade," Modi said.
In a message shared through X, Modi said he looks forward to working together to further strengthen the people-centric partnership between Bangladesh and India.
Earlier, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina congratulated Narendra Modi on the resounding victory of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Lok Sabha election.
"As the leader of the largest democracy in the world, you carry the hopes and aspirations of the people of India," she said.
Modi received a congratulatory telephone call from Sheikh Hasina for the victory of NDA, according to the Press Information Bureau of India.
The two leaders pledged to continue working together to further deepen the historic and close ties under the renewed mandate towards achieving Viksit Bharat 2047 and Smart Bangladesh 2041.
They acknowledged the significant improvements achieved in the lives of the people of both countries in the last decade and looked forward to further enhancing the transformative relationship across all domains that include economic and development partnership, energy security, connectivity including digital linkages and people-to-people contacts among others.
PM Narendra Modi called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday and tendered his resignation along with the Union council of ministers.
Dhaka congratulates NDA, hopeful of greater ties with Delhi
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud today (June 05, 2024) congratulated the winning alliance led by BJP and the people of India for exercising their democratic rights in the just-held election in India.
The Foreign Minister also congratulated the Congress-led alliance INDIA.
“We congratulate NDA, INDIA and the people of India for continuing the democratic trend. It’s an inspiration and example of democracy,” he told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs while responding to a question.
The BJP emerged victorious on 240 out of 543 seats, while the Congress secured 99 seats. Despite the Lok Sabha having 543 members, counting was conducted for 542 seats following the uncontested election of BJP's Surat candidate, Mukesh Dalal.
Hasan said a new government will soon be formed in India and hoped that the relations between Bangladesh and India will reach to a new height with deeper cooperation and expansion of people-to-people ties.
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“This is the choice of the Indian people. The same alliance will be in power. Our ties will continue. Our relationship with India is based on the spirit of 1971 Liberation War and bonded through shared sacrifice and blood,” said the Foreign Minister.
He said opposition parties in India play a responsible role which is not seen in Bangladesh.
Responding to a question on the water-sharing issue, Hasan said the government of Bangladesh deals with the central government of India and they will continue discussion on fair share of water of common rivers.
“We have excellent relations with India. This special relationship cannot be compared to anyone else,” Hasan said.
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Walking Cannes red carpet in a self-made gown: Who is Nancy Tyagi?
Nancy Tyagi, a Delhi-based fashion influencer, made her Cannes red carpet debut in a stunning pink gown.
The influencer turned to Instagram to describe her "dream come true" experience. She disclosed in the post that her outfit was her own design rather than one from a designer house, reports NDTV.
She dedicated her "heart and soul" into making her Cannes debut dress, which took her 30 days to complete.
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"Stepping onto the red carpet at the 77th Cannes Film Festival as a debutant feels surreal," Tyagi wrote. She also posted a series of images of herself on the famed red carpet.
"I poured my heart and soul into creating this pink gown, which took 30 days, 1000 meters of fabric, and weighs over 20kg. The journey has been intense, but every moment was worth it. I'm overwhelmed with joy and gratitude for the love and support from all of you. This is a dream come true, and I hope my creation dazzles you as much as your support has inspired me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!" the influencer added.
Tyagi's post has received over 310,000 likes within a few hours of sharing. In the comments section, individuals complimented the fashion influencer, calling her "legendary."
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"I don't why but it feels like we all have won here. I mean it's a dream for every small city ppl and she has done it so gracefully.. it feels like a personal win," one netizen wrote. "The happiest I've been for someone I don't personally know!" said another.
"A story like this restores my belief in the power of hard work and goodness. Literally the most well deserved of all!" commented another person.
Who Is Nancy Tyagi?
Tyagi is from Uttar Pradesh. She graced the red carpet as a member of the Brut India squad. The content maker has 1.3 million Instagram followers and over a million YouTube subscribers. She is well-known for her amazing DIY talents. Over the years, she has even reproduced designs worn by celebrities from around the world.
"I'm Nancy Tyagi, and I love anything and everything about Fashion! I create outfits from scratch and style them in my own way. Apart from that, I love trying out new makeup and skincare products, so check out my videos to know more!" — according to her YouTube page.
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Bangladesh vs India Women’s 3rd T20I 2024: Match Preview
Bangladesh and India women’s teams will face each other for the 3rd T20I of the 5-match series in Sylhet. Indian women’s team, who are currently leading the series by 2-0, will look to wrap up the series after comfortably winning the first two games. On the other hand, Bangladesh Women have one last chance to stay in the series. The match will start at 4:00 PM BST.
Details of BAN vs IND Women 3rd T20I
Table: Schedule and Venue of 3rd T20I between Bangladesh and India Women’s Team
Match
Date
Time
Venue
3rd T20I
Thursday, May 2, 2024
4:00 P.M BST
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
Preview of Bangladesh vs India Women’s 3rd T20I
India are in a comfortable position after winning the first two games in the ongoing series. Bangladesh are struggling with their batting mostly. They could only manage 101 and 119 in the two matches after completing their full quota of batting. This is a worrying sign for them as they are not giving the bowlers much to play with.
Additionally, only three Bangladesh batters reached double figures in the first T20I. The second match saw only four Bangladeshi batters reaching double figures. The highest scorer of the first game from Bangladesh was Nigar Sultana who took 48 deliveries to make 51 runs. Murshida Khatun was the highest scorer for Bangladesh in the second game scoring 46 (49).
Read more: India Women secure lead with rain-affected win over Bangladesh
Ahead of the 3rd T20I, Bangladesh Women would desperately want their batters to contribute a lot more.
The bowlers didn’t have much to do in these two games but they could and should have done a lot better. The pitch of the first game was not a 145-run pitch according to experts. In the second game, they failed to take advantage of a rain-inflicted condition which was a disappointing scenario to watch. Marufa Akter is among the wickets which is a boost for Bangladesh. However, Nahida Akter, the main strike bowler for Bangladesh, has been wicketless and expensive as well. She needs to step up in this game for Bangladesh to have any chance of winning.
India, on the other hand, have been dominating Bangladesh in the ongoing series. Their performance is reflected in the results as well. Their bowling department is working as a unit to restrict Bangladesh to a low score. Their spin trio of Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, and Shreyanka Patil have been economical and picked up crucial wickets. The woman of the match from the first game Renuka Singh was quite expensive in the 2nd game and will try to bring her rhythm back in this game. Pooja Vastrakar has also been handy.
The batters did exactly what was expected of them. Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Richa Ghosh played quick innings in the first game to give India a winning total of 145. Dayalan Hemalatha’s 41(24) almost single-handedly won the second match for them with the bat. They would now hope for Smriti Mandhana to shine as she has not performed well in this series yet.
India mostly relied on overall team performance so far in this series. They would expect the same in the remaining games as well.
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Bangladesh vs India Women’s H2H T20I Records So Far
Table: Head-to-head T20I Records between Bangladesh and India Women’s Team
Matches Played
Bangladesh Won
India Won
Tie
No Result
18
3
15
0
0
Bangladesh Squad Against India
Table: List of Bangladesh Players in the BAN vs IND Women’s 3rd T20I 2024
Bangladesh Player
Role
Nigar Sultana ©
Wicketkeeper Batter
Dilara Akter
Wicketkeeper Batter
Fahima Khatun
Bowler
Fariha Trisna
Bowler
Habiba Islam
Bowler
Marufa Akter
Bowler
Sobhana Mostary
Middle order Batter
Murshida Khatun
Opening Batter
Nahida Akter
Bowler
Rabeya Khan
Allrounder
Ritu Moni
Allrounder
Rubaya Haider
Wicketkeeper Batter
Shorifa Khatun
Bowler
Shorna Akter
Allrounder
Sultana Khatun
Bowler
Read more: Women’s Cricket: India register easy win in series opener vs Bangladesh
India Squad Against Bangladesh
Table: List of Indian Players in the BAN vs IND Women’s 3rd T20I 2024
India Player
Role
Harmanpreet Kaur ©
Batting Allrounder
Yastika Bhatia
Wicketkeeper Batter
Richa Ghosh
Wicketkeeper Batter
Dayalan Hemalatha
Top order Batter
Saika Ishaque
Bowler
Amanjot Kaur
Batting Allrounder
Smriti Mandhana
Opening Batter
Shreyanka Patil
Allrounder
Renuka Singh
Bowler
Titas Sadhu
Bowler
Sajeevan Sanjana
Allrounder
Shafali Verma
Opening Batter
Deepti Sharma
Allrounder
Asha Sobhana
Allrounder
Pooja Vstrakar
Bowler
Radha Yadav
Bowler
Read more: Women's Cricket: Bangladesh Restrict India to 145
Key Players from Bangladesh Squad
Nigar Sultana
Nigar Sultana scored a half-century in the first game of the ongoing BAN vs IND T20I series and is arguably the most consistent batter for this Bangladesh team. In a series where Bangladeshi batters are struggling so much, Nigar Sultana’s captain’s knock is exactly what’s needed for the team. She has also stepped up on such occasions and is expected to do it again.
Nahida Akter
Nahida Akter is still wicketless in this series. But Bangladesh needs their most in-form bowler to rise up. Especially the effective bowling from Indian spinners automatically asks a lot more from her. She is very much capable of providing such performance and both the team and their fans will expect her to deliver in this game.
Key Players from India Squad
Smriti Mandhana
The dashing Indian opener is yet to get runs in this series. She would be more than willing to get runs on the pitches where she would lead India’s batting in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Therefore, Bangladesh must be especially aware of this cricketer who is always hungry for runs.
Deepti Sharma
Deepti Sharma already picked three wickets in this T20I series against Bangladesh. But most importantly she kept an economy of 3.625 which kept Bangladesh under pressure and made the task easy for other bowlers. She is expected to do something similar in the 3rd T20I as well. Her strong game sense and effective bowling would also be key for India’s victory this time.
Final Words
India are the favorites ahead of the 3rd T20I in the 2024 BAN vs IND Women’s T20I series. But Bangladesh have grown a fighting and ‘never giving up’ mentality over the last 1-1.5 years. Therefore, tigresses are expected to fight strongly in this game to survive in the series. The stage is set for an exciting game on Thursday, May 2 at Sylhet.
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