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BD eve set 126-run winning target for Scotland
DHAKA, July 12, 2018 (BSS) – Bangladesh women’s cricket team set a 126-run winning target for Scotland in the second semifinal of the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Qualifier at Amstelveen on Thursday.
Despite a tight bowling display by the Scotland bowlers, the two tigresses openers — Shamima Sultana (22) and Ayasha Rahman (20) gave Bangladesh a solid start contributing 51-run for the opening stand.
Middle order batsman Nigar Sultana top scored with an unbeaten 31 runs while Sanjida Islam (19) and Fahima Khatun (15) in the end helped Bangladesh to post a decent total after they were forced to bat first by Scotland.
Priyanaz Chatterji was the most successful bowler as she captured two Bangladesh’s wickets conceding 17 runs.
The winners of the semifinal will go in the eight-nation Qualifiers event will join Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and hosts West Indies in the tournament, scheduled to be staged from November 9-25 in the Caribbean.
Brief score- Bangladesh 125 for 6 in 20 overs, Nigar 31, Shamima 22, Ayasha 20, Sanjida 19, Fahima 15, Priyanaz 2/17.
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