Kho Kho World Cup: Indian Women Crush Bangladesh 109-16 To Secure Semifinal Spot

India were dominant from the beginning of the quarterfinal against Bangladesh, hitting a half-century of points courtesy Nasreen Shaikh and Priyanka in turn 1 as their points soared past the mark of 50

India women vs Bangladesh women Kho Kho World Cup
Indian player earning a point in Kho Kho World Cup. Photo: Special Arrangement
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The Indian women's team produced a clinical performance to crush Bangladesh by a huge margin of 109-16 and book their spot in the semifinals of the Kho Kho World Cup on Friday. (More Sports News)

Led by captain Priyanka Ingle, India dominated the contest throughout all four turns, including an impressive dream run in turn 2 that lasted over five minutes and continued to record 100 or more points for the fifth time in a row.

India were dominant from the beginning of the quarterfinal against Bangladesh, hitting a half-century of points courtesy Nasreen Shaikh and Priyanka in turn 1 as their points soared past the mark of 50.

At the end of turn 2, the Bangladesh managed only four simple touches as the score read 56-8 with two more turns remaining in the game. 

There was no change in the course of the game as India did not allow Bangladesh to settle into the contest. A sky dive from Reshma Rathod brought up their fifth-straight 100 points in the tournament and at the end of turn 3 the score read 106-8.

In the men's division, Iran showcased exceptional performance against Kenya to win 86-18 while South Africa triumphed over England to secure their semi-final spot with a 58-38 victory. Nepal also made it to the final four after beating Bangladesh 67-18.

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