In an exciting clash at the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, Bangladesh Women emerged victorious against Scotland Women, securing a much-needed win by 16 runs. This was a significant victory for Bangladesh, marking their first win in the tournament since 2014, and demonstrated their bowling strength in crucial moments of the match.
Bangladesh Sets Competitive Total (BA VS SC)
Batting first, Bangladesh Women posted a total of 119/7 in their allotted 20 overs. The team’s batting lineup saw Sobhana Mostary lead the charge with a composed 36 off 38 balls, while Shathi Rani provided solid support, scoring 29 off 32 balls. The innings saw a few stumbles as Scotland’s bowler, Saskia Horley, showcased her skill by claiming 3 wickets for 13 runs, stifling the flow of runs at crucial stages. Despite the pressure, Bangladesh held firm and managed to set a challenging target for the Scottish side.
Scotland’s Struggle in the Chase
In response, Scotland Women struggled to build partnerships and were restricted to 103/7 at the end of their 20 overs. Sarah Bryce, with her remarkable knock of 49 off 52 balls, tried her best to anchor Scotland’s innings, but a lack of substantial contributions from the other batters made the chase difficult. The disciplined bowling performance from Bangladesh, led by Ritu Moni, who took 2 wickets for 15 runs, and Nahida Akter with 1/19, ensured that Scotland fell short by 16 runs.
Bangladesh’s Bowling Dominates
Bangladesh’s bowling attack was the deciding factor in this low-scoring thriller. The team’s ability to apply pressure with tight lines and aggressive field settings played a key role in their win. Ritu Moni’s double strike at crucial moments, along with Nahida Akter’s economical spell, left Scotland with too much to do in the final overs.
Match Summary:
- Bangladesh Women: 119/7 in 20 overs (Sobhana Mostary 36, Shathi Rani 29; Saskia Horley 3/13)
- Scotland Women: 103/7 in 20 overs (Sarah Bryce 49; Ritu Moni 2/15, Nahida Akter 1/19)
- Result: Bangladesh Women won by 16 runs.
Key Highlights:
- Saskia Horley’s impressive bowling spell for Scotland with 3 wickets.
- Sobhana Mostary‘s pivotal knock of 36 runs for Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh’s first win in the Women’s T20 World Cup since 2014.
This win has rejuvenated Bangladesh’s campaign in the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, boosting their confidence for upcoming matches. On the other hand, Scotland will look to regroup and work on their batting consistency as the tournament progresses.
