Fans erupt as England clinch crucial win in a low-scoring thriller against Bangladesh at Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

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In a thrilling encounter at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, England Women emerged victorious over Bangladesh Women by 21 runs. After winning the toss, England chose to bat first, setting the stage for a competitive match that showcased the talents of both teams.

Disciplined bowling by Bangladesh keep England batters at bay

England Women struggled to build a substantial total against a disciplined Bangladeshi bowling attack. Despite a solid opening partnership, the innings saw wickets fall at regular intervals, ultimately concluding at 118 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Danielle Wyatt was the standout performer with the bat, scoring 41 runs off 40 balls, including five boundaries. Maia Bouchier supported well with 23 runs from 18 deliveries. However, the middle order faltered, with notable contributions failing to materialize from key players like Natalie Sciver and Heather Knight, who managed just 2 and 6 runs, respectively.

The Bangladesh bowlers displayed exceptional skill, with Nahida Akter, Fahima Khatun, Ritu Moni, and Rabeya Khan each making significant contributions. Nahida and Fahima each claimed 2 wickets, while Rabeya took 1, restricting England’s scoring opportunities and ensuring that the innings did not gain momentum. This collective effort limited England to a modest total, setting the stage for an interesting chase.

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England keep Bangladesh under check to claim thrilling win

In response to England’s total, Bangladesh Women struggled to build partnerships, facing challenges against the disciplined England bowling attack. The innings began slowly, with early wickets falling as Sathi Rani, Dilara Akter, and Shorna Akter were dismissed for minimal scores. However, Sobhana Mostary provided some resistance with a resilient innings of 44 runs off 48 balls, keeping Bangladesh’s hopes alive.

Despite her efforts, the lack of support from the other batters proved costly. Nigar Sultana‘s contribution of 15 runs was the only other notable score as Bangladesh managed to reach 97 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 20 overs. England’s Linsey Smith was particularly impressive with the ball, claiming 2 wickets for just 11 runs in her 4 overs, while Natalie Sciver and Charlotte Dean also contributed with a wicket each.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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