[Watch] Shafali Channelises Inner Virat Kohli With A Flying Catch In IND-W vs BAN-W
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Aggressive opener Shafali Verma showcased her fielding attributes in India Women's ongoing Asia Cup semifinal clash against Bangladesh at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
Known for her hard-hitting skills, Shafali grabbed a stunning catch to dismiss Rabeya Khan in the much-anticipated game.
Watch- Shafali's acrobatic catch gets BAN batter
The incident occurred during the eleventh over of Bangladesh's innings when India had already pushed them down on the mat, thanks to Renuka Singh Thakur's clinical opening spell.
Bowling her third over, ace Indian pacer Pooja Vastrakar put the Bangladesh batters under the pump, conceding only a solitary runs in her first four deliveries.
Coming to bowl her penultimate ball, Pooja delivered a sharp bouncer, which Rabeya Khan failed to connect properly.
As she miscued the lofted shot, the ball gobbled up in the air for a long time, with Shafali Verma diving forward to take a sensational catch.
Shafali has been in scintillating form in the Women's Asia Cup, amassing 158 runs in three innings at an average of 52.67 and a blistering strike rate of 166.32.
Riding on the bowlers' excellence, India have reduced Bangladesh to 53 for six in 16 overs as of writing. Skipper Nigar Sultana is unbeaten on 24*, while Shorna Akter is batting on 1*.