Tigresses Triumph in Women’s T20 WC Qualifiers Opener
In an impressive display, the Bangladesh women’s cricket team, known as the Tigresses, achieved a solid 21-run victory over the USA. This thrilling match was part of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers held at the Mulpani Cricket Ground in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Tigresses Triumph in Women’s T20 WC Qualifiers Opener
Bangladesh set the tone for the encounter by scoring 159 runs for five wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Sharmin Akhter led the batting with a stellar performance, marking her first half-century in Women’s T20 Internationals. She scored 63 runs off 39 balls, featuring eight fours and one six.
Key Performances
Sobhana Mostary provided valuable support, contributing 32 runs from 29 balls. In response, the USA struggled to build a successful chase, ending with 137 runs for nine wickets.
- Batting Highlights:
- Sarmin Akhter: 63 runs off 39 balls
- Sobhana Mostary: 32 runs off 29 balls
- Bowling Highlights (Bangladesh):
- Nahida Akter: 4 wickets for 24 runs
- Ritu Moni: 3 wickets
- Rabeya Khatun: 2 wickets
Despite a promising start of 55 for one in nine overs, the USA’s innings faltered. A sudden loss of wickets saw them drop to 68 for four. The standout effort came from Chetna Pagyadyala, who scored 36 runs off 31 balls before falling to medium pacer Ritu Moni.
Late in the game, Ritu Singh posed a threat with a quick 33 runs off just 13 deliveries, but Nahida Akter swiftly dismissed her, maintaining control for the Tigresses. Nahida’s bowling performance was exceptional; she nearly completed a hat-trick and finished with remarkable figures.
Next Match
Bangladesh’s next challenge in the qualifiers will be against Papua New Guinea, scheduled for Tuesday in Kirtipur. The Tigresses are focused on building on their successful start in the tournament.
