Twitter Reactions: Bangladesh, India share ODI series after thrilling tie in Mirpur

Marufa Akter's heroics in the final over helped Bangladesh tie the third and final ODI against India on Saturday, July 22, at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.  

Speaking of the game, Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana won the toss and decided to bat first. The hosts got off to an explosive start, thanks to a 93-run opening stand between Shamima Sultana and Fargana Hoque. Sneh Rana, on the other hand, provided a significant breakthrough for the tourists, dismissing Shamima for 52 runs. Nigar then joined Hoque in an attempt to form another vital partnership. Meanwhile, Rana struck again, dismissing the Bangladesh captain for just 24 runs. 

Fargana Hoque continued to pile on the runs keeping the momentum in check but was sent back to the pavilion in the last over when she was run out by Shafali Verma off the final delivery. The 30-year-old smashed 107 runs in 160 balls, including seven boundaries, making her the first Bangladesh batter to score a century in the 50-over format.

During the run-chase, India got off to the worst possible start as Marufa Akter sent opener Shafali Verma back to the pavilion for just four runs. However, opener Smriti Mandhana (59) held firm despite the fact that India suffered another setback when wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia was removed for a paltry score of five runs. Harleen Deol later joined Mandhana, resulting in a crucial partnership for the tourists.

When the play resumed after a rain delay, Bangladesh got the big wicket of Deol, who scored 77 runs. Meanwhile, when India needed just three runs from six deliveries, and Bangladesh needed one wicket, Marufa Akter came in to bowl the final over with Jemimah Rodriques and Meghna Singh at the crease. Akter effortlessly removed Meghna, who was caught behind the stumps by Nigar Sultana, to end India's innings for 225.  

In addition, the match did not have a Super Over since the allotted time was up; thus, India and Bangladesh shared the trophy.  

Here is how Twitter reacted to the final ODI between India and Bangladesh:

A thrilling contest in Dhaka! 😯

Bangladesh and India share the #IWC series 1-1.#BANvIND 📝 https://t.co/F2jTA8vJQI pic.twitter.com/eO5oa3d6mN

— ICC (@ICC) July 22, 2023

4 wickets in last 13 balls of the #BANvIND decider and the series ends in a tie. bangladesh players and management celebrating it as a win.

— Shuvro Ghoshal (@shuvro_ghoshal) July 22, 2023

IT'S A TIE!! 🤯

Stunning scenes at the Shere Bangla National Stadium as Bangladesh Women stage a great comeback to tie the final ODI against India.

Jemimah Rodrigues stranded on 33* at one end.#BANvIND pic.twitter.com/9xX264V0R6

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) July 22, 2023

Harmanpreet Kaur hits the stumps with her bat, few angry words to the umpire before walking off. #BANvIND #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/K9WzzNDKuX

— Abdullah Neaz 🇧🇩 (@Abdullah__Neaz) July 22, 2023

#BANvIND

India at one stage needed 36 in the last 54 balls with 6 wickets in hand. A royal comeback by Bangladesh to stop India winning the ODI series.

I can't trust the India women's team to chase anything. We have seen enough. pic.twitter.com/9f0rV64IFe

— CricXP (@CricXP) July 22, 2023

5⃣0⃣𝒕𝒉 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒂𝒍𝒇-𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒚 👸

A classy knock from Smriti in the W-ODI Series Decider 🆚 Bangladesh 🔥

Hoping our #WomenInBlue can seal the W from here on! 🙌

📸: BCCI | BCB #PlayBold #TeamIndia #BANvIND pic.twitter.com/euZDwqQiQa

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) July 22, 2023

Why @BCCI women Team can’t play so fluent like Eng and Aussies? Please sack all the current players and pick fresh talents! These current players are not worthy.
#BANvIND

— Gaurav Sikarwar (@gauravsikarwar_) July 22, 2023

Flying Kaur!!#BANvIND pic.twitter.com/cMvKfHdE80

— Kaptaan Kaurageous 😏 (@Harman_stan) July 22, 2023

Unbelievable Scenes In Mirpur

India Vs Bangladesh Match Tied. After Last Night Thrileer At Asia Cup Another One Goes To The Wire.

This Time India Collapse 190-4 To 225-10

Series Tied.

What A Fantastic Series For Ban Women. Historical One #BanvInd pic.twitter.com/4KWXPI579n

— বাংলার ছেলে 🇧🇩 (@iSoumikSaheb) July 22, 2023

The ODI series being tied is a fair result

Bangladesh really pushed India hard right through the T20Is and have been on level pegging in the ODI series

The fact that they did this without some of their greatest players ever shows that the future is bright for them#BANvIND

— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) July 22, 2023

Ridiculous end!

Cant understand the rule. Can someone pls explain "scheduled time" rule?

Kudos Meghna and Jemi, you did well#BANWvsINDW

— चिरकुट ज़िंदगी (@chill_babu) July 22, 2023