, Nov. 22 -- Bangladesh secured a place in the semi-finals of the Women's Kabaddi World Cup after defeating Thailand 40-31, guaranteeing a medal in the tournament.

The first half saw intense competition, with Bangladesh leading 14-12 at halftime. Thailand pushed hard in the second half, but the spirited Bangladeshi raiders, led by Rupa and Shraboni, maintained control, achieving a comfortable nine-point victory.

The win gave Bangladesh six points in Group 'A', confirming their top-four position. Earlier, the team had beaten Uganda and Germany but lost to India in the group stage.

During the match, Shraboni Mallik sustained an injury in the ninth minute but returned after treatment. Borsha Bishwas delivered crucial raids, including two ...