Bangladesh 184 (Nigar 68, Mostary 23, Ramharack 4-33, Alleyne 3-24) beat West Indies 124 (Campbelle 28, Nahida 3-31) by 60 runs
West Indies are languishing in ninth place with 16 points and are out of the race for direct qualification. The remaining four teams from the Women’s Championship table will play in the ODI World Cup qualifiers along with two more teams for the remaining two spots for the main event.
After the match, Nigar said that she had the World Cup qualification in the back of her mind, but it was far more important to bounce back after the big defeat in the first ODI.
“I think it was great to see how we bounced back in such a short turnaround time, especially after the nine-wicket defeat. We definitely wanted this momentum,” she said. “Of course, the two points are priceless but we really also want to achieve a series win by winning the next game. We haven’t won an overseas series before.”
Nigar said that she took her time in building her half-century, but was pleased the runs came in a winning cause for her team.
“I took a long time to settle down in the middle, [I] played out a lot of deliveries, but the runs turned out to be important,” she said. “I am really happy to contribute to the team’s cause. It was, however, a team performance. We gave an outstanding effort out there.
“The team had belief. We didn’t score a lot of runs on this wicket where the bowlers have a tough life defending a low total. We just planned to bowl in the right areas, and wait for the batters to make mistakes.”
In an intense battle between WI Women and BAN Women, the 2nd ODI match on January 21, 2025, was nothing short of thrilling. Both teams showcased their skills and determination, making it a nail-biting encounter for the fans.
Batting first, WI Women put up a competitive total of 250 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Opener Sarah Taylor played a brilliant knock, scoring 85 runs, while Jemimah Rodrigues and Deandra Dottin contributed with valuable runs as well.
In response, BAN Women started off strong but lost wickets at regular intervals, struggling to keep up with the required run rate. Despite a fighting innings from Nigar Sultana, who scored a gritty half-century, the team fell short of the target and were bowled out for 210 runs in 48 overs.
The WI Women bowlers put up a commendable performance, with Shakera Selman and Afy Fletcher leading the charge and picking up crucial wickets.
Ultimately, WI Women emerged victorious, winning the match by 40 runs and taking a 2-0 lead in the series. The players displayed great teamwork and determination, setting the stage for an exciting finale in the upcoming matches.
Stay tuned for more updates and action-packed cricket as WI Women and BAN Women battle it out in the remaining matches of the series.
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