Sobhana named ICC Women’s Player of the Month for January

Sports Reporter :

Bangladesh were one of the top teams at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier earlier this year, as they finished the campaign unbeaten and were one of the first teams to book their berth in the marquee event in England.

Bangladesh batter Sobhana Mostary recognised for her outstanding performance in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifiers.She was named ICC Women’s Player of the Month for January following her outstanding performance.

Sobhana Mostary was the mainstay of their batting line-up, scoring 229 runs at an average of 45.80 and strike rate of 145.85 in the first six matches in the tournament.

Her highest score was 59 against Thailand, and she followed it up with another brilliant knock of 47 against Scotland.

The 24-year-old, who bowls off-spin, also claimed a wicket during the match against Papua New Guinea.

The star batter was nominated alongside Ireland captain Gaby Lewis and American left-arm pacer Tara Norris.

At the Global Qualifier last month, Sobhana scored 229 runs in the first six matches at an average of 45.80 and a strike rate of 145.85. She was instrumental in Bangladesh finishing the tournament unbeaten.

Bangladesh secured their spot for the marquee event in June and July with a 39-run win over Thailand, in which Mostary scored her tournament high of 59 and was adjudged Player of the Match. She then scored 47 against Scotland in another brilliant innings.