Sports Desk: Bangladesh’s journey to the World Cup started in 2014 as the host. The Tigresses won two of Seva’s five matches. Salma-Jahanara played 16 more matches in the next 4 World Cups. But the desired victory did not come. This time, Bangladesh celebrated its 10-year triumph by coming to the ninth edition of this global championship.
Bangladesh scored 119 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the scheduled 20 overs in the opening match of the World Cup in Sharjah on Thursday (October 3). The Scottish could not score more than 103 runs in reply. Bangladesh started their mission on the world stage by winning by 16 runs.
The Scots didn’t get off to a good start chasing the shaky capital thrown by Bangladesh. The team, which is playing for the first time on the world stage, lost the first wicket in the team’s 12 runs. Saskia Horlei scored 8 runs off 12 balls off Fahima Khatun.
Catherine Brace then tried to handle the pressure with Sarah. But the big pair was not made. Brace returned to the pavilion, scoring 11 runs in the team’s 31 runs.
Then Alyssa Lister (11 runs from 12 balls) returned after crossing the two-digit quota. Basically, the Scottish could not stand in front of the bowling due to the failure of the Tigress bowlers. But keeping the other end, Sarah kept the wheels of the run moving. But no one could give him suitable company. In the end, Sarah remained unbeaten on 49 runs off 52 balls.
Ritu Moni took a maximum two wickets for Bangladesh.
Earlier, the two openers could not give Bangladesh a flying start after winning the toss. Murshida returned to the pavilion before the power play. On his departure, Bangladesh broke the opening pair of 26 runs. This opener scored 12 runs off 14 balls.
Opener Sathi handled the initial shock with Subhana Mostari, who was dropped for three. However, Sathi returned to Sajghar with 29 runs from 32 balls in the team’s 68 runs. After that, Bangladesh’s batting order basically collapsed.
After that, the anointed Taj Nahar got run-out before opening the crease. After that, Subhana too could not settle down at the crease for long. This top-order batsman returned to Sajghar after scoring 36 runs off 38 balls.
After that, Bangladesh lost 6 wickets within the team’s 103 runs when Swarna Akhter (5 for 7) and Ritu Moni (5 for 4) returned before reaching the quota of two figures.
However, the captain, Jyoti, kept the wheel of runs going by keeping one end in the procession of his teammates. He scored 18 runs in 18 balls before returning to the dressing room. Bangladesh collected 119 runs for 7 wickets in the last scheduled 20 overs.
Catherine Fraser took 3 wickets for Scotland.
