Bangladesh Women Edge Sri Lanka Women by Just 1 Run in Nail-Biting World Cup Warm-Up
The Bangladesh Women’s cricket team won a thrilling 1-run match against Sri Lanka in their final warm-up game before the ICC Women’s World Cup. Their first practice match against South Africa was washed out, but the Tigresses made the most of their second chance, defending 242 runs in a tense finish.
The Bangladesh Women’s cricket team won a thrilling 1-run match against Sri Lanka in their final warm-up game before the ICC Women’s World Cup. Their first practice match against South Africa was washed out, but the Tigresses made the most of their second chance, defending 242 runs in a tense finish.
Batting first, Bangladesh lost opener Fargana Hoque early for just 1 run. But a steady 90-run partnership between Rubya Haider (33 off 52) and Sharmin Akhter helped the team build a good foundation. Sharmin was the star with the bat, scoring 71 runs off 101 balls with seven boundaries.
Captain Nigar Sultana added 20 runs, while Sumaiya Akter contributed 38 off 42 balls. In the final overs, Fahima Khatun (26* off 35) and Rabeya Khan (10* off 4) helped Bangladesh reach a strong total of 242/8 in 50 overs.
In reply, Sri Lanka struggled early as captain Chamari Athapaththu scored only 8 before being bowled by Marufa Akter. The visitors slipped to 86/4, but a partnership between Kavisha Dilhari and Nilakshika Silva gave them some hope.
Bangladesh Bat First and Set 242
After winning the toss, Bangladesh chose to bat first. Sri Lanka started well when a beautiful inswinging delivery from Udeshika Prabodhani dismissed Farzana Haque on the first ball of the second over.
Rubya Haider and Sharmin Akter then steadied the innings with a 90-run partnership. Kaveesha Dilhari struck for Sri Lanka, taking the wickets of Rubya Haider and Sobhana Mostary in quick succession.
After the halfway stage, the Sri Lankan bowlers kept things tight. They did not allow Bangladesh to build big partnerships and took wickets regularly. Dewmi Vihanga, Malki Madara, and Kaveesha Dilhari each took two wickets. Bangladesh reached 242/8, mainly thanks to Sharmin Akter’s 71.
Thrilling Finish as Bangladesh Win by 1 Run
In reply, Silva’s fighting 75-run knock brought excitement to the game, but she fell in the 49th over to Nahida Akter, leaving the match very close. Sri Lanka needed 10 runs off the final over but collapsed under pressure, losing two wickets and getting all out for 241 on the last ball.
For Bangladesh, Nahida Akter was excellent, taking 3 wickets for 28 runs in 10 overs. Fahima Khatun and Marufa Akter took two wickets each, while Nishi and Rabeya Khan took one wicket each.
Both teams will now play in the World Cup. Sri Lanka will face India in Guwahati on September 30, and Bangladesh will play Pakistan in Colombo on October 2.
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