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In the 2nd ODI of the Australia Women tour of Bangladesh 2024, the stage was set at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. The visitors again dominated t♍he contest and . With the win the Aussies sealed the 3-match series as well.
Sophie Molineux sizzles with the ball
Bangladesh Women, after winning the toss, elected to bat first, aiming to set a competitive target against the formidable Australian side. However, Bangladesh Women struggled to establish a substantial total, managing to score 97 runs before being bowled out in 44.1 overs. Despite the efforts of Nahida Akter, who scored 22 runs, the team𝔉 faced a tough challenge against the disciplined bowling attack of the Australian Women.
proved to be the standout performer with the ball for Australia, claiming 3 crucial wickets while conceding just 10 runs in her 10 overs. Supported by notable contributions from Megan Schutt, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, and Alana King, the 💎Australian bowlers dominated the proceedings, restricting Bangladesh to a below-par total.
Australia complete easy chase
Chasing a modest target of 98 runs, Australia Women displayed a composed batting performance, reaching the target with ease in just 23.5 overs, losing only four wickets in the process. Ellyse Perry led 🌞the charge with a steady innings of 35 runs, guiding her team towards victory.
Bangladesh’s bowling effort, although spirited, couldn’t quite contain the Australian batters. Despite commendable spells from Sultana Khatun and Rabeya Khan, who both picked up a wicket each, Bangladesh couldn’t create enough pressure on the opposition.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
This was the first time in an ODI, and second recorded instance in all formats, that Australia women's spin bowlers have taken 9 wickets in the same innings.
Molineux 10-5-10-3
King 6.1-2-15-2
Gardner 10-0-22-2
Wareham 9-2-30-2— hypocaust (@_hypocaust)
Sophie Molineux's today spell:
Overs – 10
Dot balls – 53
Maidens – 5
Runs – 10
Wickets – 3She bowled 53 dot balls out of 60 balls in today's spell against Bangladesh – This is Absolute Crazy. 🤯
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh)
Molineux Masterclass 🆚 🇧🇩 today 🤌
Dot balls bowled: 88% 🤯
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets)
Australia ✱take an unassailable 2-0 le✨ad in the ICC Women’s Championship ODI series against Bangladesh. 📝:
— ICC (@ICC)
W✱elcome back to ODI cricket, Sophie Molineux! 👏👏👏
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau)
Sophi Molineux – 3/10
Ellyse Perry – 35*Australia🇦🇺 beat Bangladesh by 6 Wickets & also seal the WODI Series! 💥
Perry & Molineux star for Southern Stars! ⭐This is the 𝟲𝟬𝘁𝗵 Women's ODI Bilateral Series won by Australia Women. 🤯
— Kishan Kishor (@itskishankishor)
Australia comfortably defeated Bangladesh in the 2nd Women's ODI 👏
Scorecard:— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ)
The awards just keep coming for Sophie Molineux
Playing an ODI after 2 and half years, she win🅠❀s her 1st ever Player of the Match award in ODIs on her ODI comeback
She was Player of the Match i🐻n her last match too, the final
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17)
I see Sophie Molineux is back to killing it in the Aussie jersey again. Thꦉe depth in the bowling department 😮💨
— Estelle Vasudevan (@Estelle_Vasude1)
53 dots out of 60 balls. Just wow wow wow.
— Ravi's Review 🇮🇳 (@Ravi_Ravi_Ravi3)
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