Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney annihilate Bangladesh in opening Women’s T20I at Dhaka

In the inaugural clash of the three-match T20I series, Australia asserted their dominance over the hosts Bangladesh ✤with a commanding performance at the She꧂r-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.

Australia restrict Bangladesh for 127

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Bangladesh set a modest target of 127 runs for the visitors. ‘s resilient knock of 62 runs off 63 balls anchored Bangladesh’s innings, supported by contributions from Murshida Khatun and Fahima Khatun. However, the Banglade🥂shi batters struggled to accelerate, managing oꦍnly 126/4 in their allotted 20 overs.

The Australian bowlers also played a crucial role in restricting Bangladesh, with Sophie Molineux and Georgia Wareham picking up vital wickets to stifle the hosts’ momentum

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Explosive half-centuries from the Aussie openers

Australia’s response was nothing short of clinical as they . Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney led the charge with sublime half-centuries, showcasing their class with a display of aggressive yet calculated strokeplay. Healy’s 65 off 42 balls and Mooney’s 55 off 36 balls ensured a resounding victory for the visitors.

Healy was awarded the Player of the Match for her🎃 exceptional batting ✃performance.

The skipper leading fr൲om the front with a superb T20 knock! 🔥

— Australian Women's Cricket Team 🏏 (@AusWomenCricket)

As the series progresses, B🃏angladesh will be eager to bounce back in the next encounter scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, at the same venue. Can they regroup and 𓆏pose a challenge to the dominant Australian side? Cricket enthusiasts await the answer eagerly.

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