Bangladesh Secures Victory Against Scotland in Women’s T20 World Cup Opener

Scotland’s Struggles with the Bat

while batting first, Bangladesh scored 119 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs and set a challenge of 120 runs for victory. In fact, with a run rate of 6 runs, this challenge looked easy. But nothing like that happened. Scotland’s innings tumbled as they chased the winning runs. Except Sarah Bryce, none of the batsmen could leave an impression. Bangladesh bowlers did not let Scotland get their heads down. Also restricted to 103 runs and won by 16 runs

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Key Performers for Bangladesh

Shathi Rani and Shobhana Moshtari scored good runs for Bangladesh. Shathi scored 29 runs and Shobhana Mostri scored 36 runs. Marufa Akhtar, Nahida Akhtar, Fahima Khatun, Rabey Khan, and Ritu Moni did their best in bowling. He stopped the Scotland batsmen from hitting.

He also suppressed the run rate by taking wickets in stages. Therefore, Scotland had no chance of facing defeat in the first match. Bangladesh won the first match and has taken the top position in the points table. Now, if they win three more matches, the semi-final ticket will be secured. But this journey is not as easy as it seems.

Playing XI

• Scotland Women: Saskia Horley, Sarah Bryce (wk), Catherine Bryce (c), Ailsa Lister, Priyanaz Chatterjee, Darcy Carter, Lorna Jack, Catherine Fraser, Rachel Slater, Abtaha Maqsood, Olivia Bell.
• Bangladesh Women: Murshida Khatoon, Shathi Rani, Shobhana Mostari, Nigar Sultana (wk/c), Taj Nehar, Shorna Akhtar, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatoon, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akhtar, Marufa Akhtar.