SA-W vs BAN-W: Shorna Akter’s fifer powers Bangladesh to thrilling win over South Africa

Willowmoore Park witnessed an enthralling contest between South Africa Women and Ban😼g💮ladesh Women in the inaugural match of the tour. In a gripping T20I encounter, Bangla💧desh emerged victorious by 13 runs, showcasing their prowess in both batting and bowling.

Toss and Team Lineups:

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first. South Africa’s Playing XI included notable names like Meike De Ridder, Tazmin Brits and Sune Luus, while Bangladesh fielded a strong lineup with Nigar Sultana, Shamima Sultana and Murshida Khatun.

Bangladesh’s Innings:

Bangladesh set a challenging target of 150, posting 149/2 in their 20 overs. Murshida Khatun played a crucial knock, scoring 62 runs off 59 deliveries, well-supported by Shamima Sultana (24) and Nigar Sultana (34).

South Africa’s Innings:

In pursuit of the target, South Africa put up a spirited fight, led by Anneke Bosch‘s impressive 67 off 49 balls. However, the Bangladeshi bowlers, especially Shorna Akter, turned the tide in their favour. Akter’s exceptional spell of 5 wickets for 28 runs played a pivotal role in restricting South Africa to 136/8 in 20 overs.

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Result:

Bangladesh secured a hard-fought victory, winning by 13 runs and taking a 1-0 lead in🎃 the three-matcꦜh series.

Player of the Match:

Shorna Akter was named the Player of the Match for her outstanding 🍌bowlin🍸g performance.

Next Match:

🦋The action continues on Wednesday, December 6, with the teams set to clash again at Diamond Oval. Cricket fans can anticipate another thrilling encounter🎶 as both teams look to make their mark in the series.

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