Indian eves defeated Bangladesh by 18 runs in a Group A match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup played at Perth in Australia today.

Chasing the victory target of 143 runs, Bangladesh could only make 124 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs.

Poonam Yadav scalped three wickets while Shikha Panday and Arundhati Reddy took two wickets each.