Bangladesh claimed their first win at an ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup since 2014 as they defeated debutants Scotland by 16 runs.
Chasing 120, Scotland repeatedly went from comfort to chaos with Sarah Bryce unable to build partnerships as Bangladesh closed out a historic triumph
Having won the toss and chosen to bat, Bangladesh produced their highest first-wicket score at an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, making 26
Sobhana hit her second boundary courtesy of the ball being parried to the boundary before drinks under a beaming Sharjah sun marked a welcome break for Scotland to refocus
Scotland 103/7 in 20 overs (Sarah Bryce 49 not out, Kathryn Bryce 11; Ritu Moni 2/15 )
Sarah Bryce’s unbeaten 49 was in vain as Nahida Akter became the first Bangladesh woman to take 100 T20I wickets, taking the seventh and final wicket as Scotland fell 16 runs short.
In her 100th T20I, she’s led Bangladesh to their first #T20WorldCup win in a decade. Look how much it means to Nigar Sultana
Bangladesh break a 16-game losing streak at the women's #T20WorldCup - their first win since they hosted the tournament in 2014