Bangladesh Women’s Asia Cup campaign came to an end after a 40-run defeat to India in the first semi-final on Thursday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first, but India posted a competitive 149 for 6 in their 20 overs. Opener Shafali Verma top-scored with 64, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur remained unbeaten on 24.

For Bangladesh, Sultana Khatun took two wickets, while Marufa Akter, Nahida Akter and Rabeya Khan claimed one each.

Chasing 150, Bangladesh made a positive start but failed to maintain the momentum and finished on 109 for 7 in 20 overs. Sorna Akter was the top scorer for Bangladesh with an unbeaten 22.

Dilara Akter scored 21, captain Nigar Sultana Joty made 19, and Sobhana Mostary added 18. Juwairiya Ferdous and Fahima Khatun contributed 14 runs apiece.

The defeat ended Bangladesh’s hopes of reaching the final of the tournament.