Bangladesh kept their semi-final hopes alive in the seven-nation Asian Women鈥檚 Kabaddi Championship with a commanding 52-12 victory over Malaysia in their Group A second match in Pardis, Iran on Thursday.听听听
Bangladesh dominated the first half by 27-5 points and maintained their momentum throughout the second half.
Earlier in the day, Bangladesh suffered a 64-23 points defeat to holders and four-time champions India while Malaysia lost to Thailand by 45-24 points.
Bangladesh, who secured a bronze medal in the maiden edition of the tournament in 2005, will play the four-team group final against Thailand today.
In Group B, hosts Iran defeated Iraq by 58-13 points in their opening match.听
Bangladesh, India, Thailand, and Malaysia are pitted in Group A while Iran, Nepal and Iraq are placed in Group B.听
The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals today, while the final to take place on March 8.
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