BAN-W vs IRE-W 1. ODI Highlights Game today
The Bangladesh women's cricket team had their biggest lead in the One-Day Internationals, defeating the Irish women's team by 154 runs in the first game of their three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National cricket Stadium in Dhaka. Bangladesh posted a spectacular total of 252/4 and their bowlers clinically supported the strong batting line-up with their amazing performance, dismissing Ireland for a total of 98 runs in 28.5 overs. Let’s take a look at the 1st ODI highlights of BAN-W vs IRE-W.
This sweeping victory demonstrated Bangladesh's confident performance in both batting and bowling, highlighting their all-round strength and setting a high standard for the rest of the series. Here's a recap of the game's key moments.
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Power of the Tigresses
Bangladesh had won the toss and decided to showcase their batting skills. The total score was led by Sharmin Akhter's excellent career best of 96 off 89 balls. Sharmin, who returned from an international break in July 2023, hit around 14 boundaries but narrowly missed her maiden century. She was dismissed in the penultimate over, caught at mid-on by Freya Sargent as she attempted to reach her maiden century.
Sharmin received strong support from opener Fargana Hoque, who made a good 61 from 110 balls. Fargana and Murshida Khatun (38 off 61) built a solid opening partnership of 59 runs, laying the foundation for Bangladesh's record score. Freya Sargent was the Irish team's standout bowler with 2-51, while Laura Delany and Aimee Maguire claimed a wicket each.
Bowlers wreak havoc
Bangladesh speedster Marufa Akter caused an early stir in Ireland's comeback, dismissing captain Gaby Lewis (5) and Amy Hunter (0) on successive balls in the third over. Aside from missing out on a hat-trick, her efforts managed to unsettle the Irish team.
Sultana Khatun and Nahida Akter claimed three wickets each while Marufa dismissed two wickets, leaving Ireland's batters struggling. Only Sarah Forbes (25) and Laura Delany (22) offered any resistance before Ireland fell well short of wickets.
This win surpasses Bangladesh's previous biggest win by runs, a 119-run win against the South African women's team. Bangladesh leads the series against Ireland 1-0 and will look to seal the deal in the second game on November 30.
BAN-W vs IRE-W 1st ODI Scorecard
| BAN-W | IRE-W |
| 252/4 (50.0) | 98/10 (28.5) |
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