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Bangladesh have secured a place in the semifinals of the Women’s Asia Cup after defeating the United Arab Emirates by 34 runs.
Defending a modest total of 103, Bangladesh’s bowlers produced an impressive performance to restrict the UAE to just 69 runs.
The hosts lost five wickets for 38 runs and never recovered.
Rabeya Khan was the pick of the Bangladesh bowlers, taking three wickets for 14 runs, while Marufa Akter and Nahida Akter claimed two wickets each.
Earlier, Bangladesh struggled with the bat but managed to post 103 runs. Sharmin Akhter top-scored with 38 off 31 balls, including three boundaries, while captain Nigar Sultana Jyoti contributed 23 runs.
Juwairiya Ferdous and Nahida Akter added 16 runs apiece.
Bangladesh will face India in the first semifinal on September 10, while Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in the other semifinal on September 11.
