Joty and Sharmin Akter Supta-File photo

DHAKA, Sept 27, 2025 (BSS)—Sharmin Akter Supta struck a brilliant 71 as Bangladesh Women’s team posted 242-8 in their second and last warm-up game for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup at Colombo Cricket Club Ground today.

Bangladesh’s first warm-up match against South Africa on last Thursday was washed out due to rain.

Supta steadied the innings at a moment when Bangladesh lost opener Farzana Hoque Pinky for just 1. She, accompanied by Rubya Haider Jhilik shared 90-run for the second wicket to set the tune, with the latter making 33.

The departure of Jhilik left Bangladesh at precarious situation as the middle order crumbled against disciplined Sri Lankan attack. Supta kept the side rolling with sustained aggression and hit seven fours in her innings before Dewmi Vihanga dismissed her.

Sumaiya Akter made 38 and Fahima Khatun scored 26 not out to help the side edge closer to 250-run mark.

Sri Lanka are one of the two teams apart from Pakistan, whom Bangladesh targeted to beat in the ensuring World Cup.

Bangladesh will open their World Cup journey by taking on Pakistan on October 2 in Colombo.