Shorna Akter stars with bat and ball as Pakistan fall short in second consecutive defeat
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30 September, 2024, 11:40 pm
Remaining modified: 30 September, 2024, 11:44 pm
Bangladesh bounced lend a hand from their earlier defeat to Sri Lanka by beating Pakistan in an exhilarating heat-up match sooner than the Ladies folk’s T20 World Cup.
Batting first, Bangladesh posted a aggressive full of 140/7, thanks to a unhurried surge from Shorna Akter, whose unbeaten 28 off 17 balls added crucial runs in the last overs.
At one point, Bangladesh found themselves in bother at 94/5 after 16 overs, but Akter’s aggressive stroke play helped push the complete previous Pakistan’s attain. Pakistan, who had opted to self-discipline first, were unable to capitalise on their earlier dominance.
In answer, Pakistan started promisingly but faltered towards Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling attack. Shorna Akter used to be once again the principle player, picking up wanted wickets, whereas Rabeya Khan’s dismissal of Omaima Sohail for 33 left Pakistan struggling at 115/8 with two overs to switch.
Despite Sohail’s effort to stabilise the walk, Pakistan couldn’t retain up with the rising required price and by hook or by crook carried out effectively short of the aim, handing Bangladesh a morale-boosting ranking.
This victory comes after Bangladesh’s earlier loss to Sri Lanka in their first heat-up match, where they were overwhelmed by 33 runs. Now, with this wanted ranking towards Pakistan, the Tigresses will be taught about to take care of the momentum into their opening World Cup fixture towards Scotland on 3 october.
