Bangladesh get victory in T20WC after 10 years

Bangladesh has got a victory after 10 years in the Women's T20 World Cup as they beat Scotland by 19 runs in their first match of the tournament at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday.

Having done so, Tigresses' registered their only second victory in the marquee event with the first victory came in 2014 when they hosted the tournament. Bangladesh were the hosts of this edition too before it moved to UAE due to the political turmoil. However, Bangladesh still have the hosting
rights.

The victory became more memorable for captain Nigar Sultana Joty, who achieved the milestone of playing 100th T20 International as the first Bangladeshi Women's player with this match.

Joty scored just 18 in this game but the victory was more important, she said immediate after the match.

Bangladesh piled up 119-7 after electing to bat first with the team-best 36 coming from Sobhana Mostary's willow. Opener Sathi Rani was the other notable scorer with 29.

Later, the bowlers bowled well in tandem to restrict Scotland to 103-7 despite opener Sarah Bryce's valiant 49 not out.

Sathi Rani and Murshida started well for Bangladesh, having added 26 but the Tigresses then lost wickets in cluster to leave them in jeopardized state.

Amid the tumbling of the wickets, Mostary kept the scoreboard moving with typical aggressive fashion. She hammered two fours in her 38-ball-knock.

Ritu Moni played a vital role in bowling, claiming 2-15 in four overs. Marufa Akter, Nahida Akter, Fahima Khatun and Rabeya Khan picked up one wicket apiece.

Bangladesh which are eying semifinal berth will lock horns with England in their next match at the same venue on October 5.

They will then take on West Indies and South Africa on October 11 and 13 in harjah.