Under the dynamic leadership of Nigar Sultana, the Bangladesh women’s cricket team achieved a monumental milestone by winning their first match in the Women’s T20 World Cup in a decade.
This historic victory came against Scotland at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, marking a significant turnaround in their T20 World Cup journey. Bangladesh won by 16 runs, finishing their innings at 119 runs and restricting Scotland to 103 runs in their quest to chase the target of 120. The match, which took place on October 3, 2024, is now etched in the annals of Bangladesh cricket history.
Nigar Sultana’s Emotional Moment
As the match concluded, emotions ran high for captain Nigar Sultana. After Scotland’s final delivery saw them finish at 103/7, she was overwhelmed with joy, breaking down in tears on the field.
With her head buried in her hands, Sultana’s emotional response highlighted the significance of this victory for her and her teammates. “We have been waiting for this for a long time. This means a lot for us and everyone in the team,” she shared during the post-match presentation. The win not only ended a frustrating streak of 16 losses but also provided a much-needed boost in morale for the Bangladeshi squad, making it a cherished memory in the nation’s cricketing journey.
Scotland’s Missed Opportunities
Despite a commendable effort, Scotland’s performance was marred by a series of missed chances in the field. While the Scottish bowlers initially put up a strong fight, particularly through the efforts of off-spinner Saskia Horley, who took 3 wickets for 23 runs, poor fielding proved detrimental.
Numerous dropped catches and misfields hindered their ability to maintain consistent pressure on the Bangladeshi batsmen. Sobhana Mostary was the standout performer for Bangladesh with the bat, scoring a vital 36 runs off 38 balls.
On the other hand, Sarah Bryce emerged as Scotland’s top scorer, remaining unbeaten on 49 runs off 52 balls, yet lacked the support needed to guide her team to victory. Ritu Moni excelled with the ball for Bangladesh, taking 2 wickets for just 15 runs, solidifying her team’s well-deserved win in this historic match.
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