Twitter reactions: Dayalan Hemalatha’s all-round heroics helps India beat Bangladesh in the rain-affected 2nd Women’s T20I

India Women extended their dominance over Bangladesh in the second Women’s T20I, in the rain-affected match on Tuesday, April 30 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Dayalan Hemalatha‘s stellar performance proved pivotal in India’s triumph, earning her the Player of the Match award.

India’s spinners shine

After electing to bat, Bangladesh Women found themselves struggling against the Indian bowling attack. Despite Murshida Khatun‘s valiant effort of 46 runs, Bangladesh could only manage a total of 119 runs before being bowled out.

emerged as the standout bowler for India, claiming 3 wickets for 19 runs. Deepti Sharma and Shreyanka Patil also contributed significantly, ea༺ch securing 2 wickets. Renuka Singh, however, had an offღ day, conceding 40 runs in her spell.

Dayalan Hemalatha’s heroics and rain intervention

India’s batting innings commenced on a shaky note with Shafali Verma departing on a golden duck. However, Smriti Mandhana and Hemalatha steadied the ship with a crucial partnership. Hemalatha, in particular, showcased her aggressive batting style, accumulating 41 runs off just 24 deliveries. As rain interrupted play in the sixth over, India found themselves comfortably ahead of the DLS par score, largely due to Hemalatha’s onslaught.

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Here is how Twitter reacted:

For her explo🌌sive unbeaten knock of 41*(24), Dayalan Hemalatha receives the Player 🐈of the Match award 🏆👏

Scorecard ▶️ |

— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen)

Back to back wins for Team India! 🇮🇳

Radha Yadav’s brilliant left arm spin and Dayalan Hemalath🔜a’s explosive 41 in the rain curtailed fixture has helped the Women📖 in Blue to a 2-0 lead in the T20I series!

— Jay Shah (@JayShah)

India Women’s Team Tou🍎r of Bangladesh 2024 | 2nd T20i

BCB Player of the Match:
Dayalan Hemalatha (IND-W) | 41* (24)

— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers)

Dayalan Hemalatha's T20I career

15, 4, 1, 1, 3, 2*, 10, 9, 0, 13*, 10*, 2, 20
Out of the team since Oct 2022

Then scores 41*(24) on comeback, before rain abruptly ends the match.
More than doubles her previous best score!

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)

India take a 2-0 lead ove𝔉r Bangladesh after rain 🎉ends the match abruptly 🌧️ | 📝

— Furqan Mangrio (@furqanmangrio64)

🚨 2nd T20I update in emojis: 😁🌧️🥳

India win by 19 runs (DLS method) 💙

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan)

For her explosive unbeaten knock of 41*(24), Dayalan 𓆏🌠Hemalatha receives the Player of the Match award 🏆👏 |

— Airam Khan (@airamkhan092)

Smriti, shafali, hema, Harman, jemi, richa, sajana, shreys, deepti, radha, renuka
Ind should stick with these playing 11.

— Sugu (Megastar fan) (@MegHPK07)

What a performance 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🏏

— Susmita Ghosh (@itsSG_SG)

Player of the match

DAYALAN HEMALATHA 👍

— Naidu’s (@Naidusz)

Few cricketers can claim to have their Player-of-the-Match photo on Ind♛ia comeback to have been ♏clicked by their captain. volunteered to have this moment shot on a phone.

Either side of the rains in Sylhet today, came a storm by th꧋e name of𝔍 D Hemalatha.

— Annesha Ghosh (@ghosh_annesha)

India take a🦩 2-0 lead over Banglad𝔉esh after rain ends the match abruptly 🌧️

— Helvin Cardoz ❤️ (@CardozHelvin)

Chasing 120-run target, India were in good shape at 47 for 1 after 5.2 overs. After rain interruption India won by 19 runs as per DLS method. India benefited from Hemalatha's aggressive innings of 41 not out in 24 balls.

— क्रीडाप्रेमी (@Surendra21286)

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