2024-10-04 23:27:35
Sharjah: Bangladesh began their campaign in the Women’s T20 World Cup with a 16-run win over Scotland here on Thursday. In this opening match of the T20 World Cup, Bangladesh, batting first, restricted Scotland to 103 runs for seven wickets after scoring 119 runs for seven wickets. Let us tell you that this is Bangladesh’s first win in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup since 2014. Bangladesh tasted victory in this tournament after 10 years.Shobhana scored the most runs for Bangladesh
For Bangladesh, Shobhana Mostari scored 36 runs in 38 balls and opener Shati Rani scored 29 runs. Captain Nigar Sultana contributed 18 runs in 18 balls while Fahima Khatoon remained unbeaten on 10 runs in five balls. Right-arm spinner Saskia Horley was Scotland’s most successful bowler, taking three wickets for 13 runs in two overs. She got good support from Katherine Bryce (one wicket for 23 runs), Olivia Bell (one wicket for 23 runs) and Katherine Fraser (one wicket for 23 runs).
sarah bryce fought alone
While chasing the target, Scotland’s opening batsman Sarah Bryce held one end and played an unbeaten inning of 49 runs in 52 balls. However, this wicketkeeper batsman did not get good support from the other end. Apart from Sarah, captain Katherine Bryce (11) and Priyanaj Chatterjee (11) were able to score runs in double figures. Left-arm medium pace bowler Ritu Moni was the most successful bowler of Bangladesh.
Moni took two wickets for 15 runs in four overs. Marufa Akhtar, Nahida Akhtar, Fahima Khatoon and Rabeya Khan got one success each. Bangladesh’s next match in the tournament is against England on October 5. This match will also be organized at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.