ICC Women's T20 WC Qualifier: Bangladesh women show their class against Scotland

Sports Reporter :

Bangladesh women cricket team already sealed ICC Women’s T20 World Cup (WC) qualification. Bangladesh’s winning streak continues even in their sixth match. Now they stayed unbeaten in Nepal, flexing their muscle against Scotland women’s team at at the Tribhuvan Cricket Ground, Kirtipur in Nepal on Friday.
Bangladesh defeated Scotland by 90 runs in the Super Sixes of the Women’s T20 World Cup qualifiers. This is Bangladesh’s third-largest victory in T20 internationals.
Bangladesh registered an imposing 191/5 from their 20 overs after electing to bat. The top order put on a strike rate masterclass, with their top five all reaching at least double-digits and scoring at a run-a-ball or better.
Captain Nigar Sultana Joty led from the front with 56* off 35 balls with eight boundaries including three majors. Sobhana Mostary (47 off 23) and Dilara Akter (39 off 28) also offered valuable contributions as the Tigers built up an unasailable target.
Approaching the early overs with necessary aggression put Scotland in early strife, losing Darcey Carter on the first ball and then Katherine Fraser 12 deliveries later. Pippa Sproul (27* off 23) and Megan McColl (20 off 22) showed fight in trying circumstances.
Scotland’s World Cup claims will likely come down to their showdown with the USA on Sunday, while the Tigers will look to complete their tour undefeated when they meet with the Netherlands on the same day.
Brief Scores:
Bangladesh: 191/5 in 20 overs (Nigar 56*, Sobhana 47, Dilara 39, Juwairia 22; Katherine 1/39, Priyanaz 1/40).
Scotland: 101/9 in 20 overs (Pippa 27*, Megan 20, Priyanaz 20; Marufa 3/25, Swarna 2/21, Rabeya 1/18).
Result: Bangladesh won by 90 runs.
Player of the Match: Nigar Sultana.