It was a 'so near, yet so far' case for the Bangladesh Women's cricket team as they failed to create a history in the first ever Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Women's Emerging Teams Cup tournament by losing the final game to India by 31 runs the final match held in Hong Kong on Wednesday.

     Electing to bat first, India Women's team put up 127-7 with Dinesh Vrinda making team-high 36 and Kanika Ahuja scoring 30 not out.

     In reply, Bangladesh were bowled out for 96 in 19.2 overs to squander the chance to win a global trophy. Nahida Akter was the top-scorer for the side with an unbeaten 17 and Sobhana Mostary scored 16.

     Offspinner Shreyanka Patil ripped through Bangladesh's batting line up with 4-13 and left-arm spinner Mannar Kashyap played a perfect foil to her with 3-20.

     Bangladesh earlier confirmed the final with a thrilling six-run win over Pakistan but failed to overcome the final hurdle.

Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque