Bangladesh ‘A’ seal the series with a commanding win

Bangladesh Women’s ‘A’ tour of Sri Lanka 2024

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Bangladesh Women’s ‘A’ tour of Sri Lanka 2024

Bangladesh ‘A’ recorded a comprehensive win over Sri Lanka ‘A’ in the 5th and final T20 by 8 wickets to clinch the series 4-1

Bangladesh ‘A’ invited the Sri Lankan girls to have a bat first after winning the toss. The Bangladeshi bowlers did not disappoint with having a day out with the ball at the Colts Cricket Club grounds in Colombo.

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Sri Lankan Batters got bowled out for a mere 54 runs in 16.2 overs. Rabeeya Khan shone for Bangladeshis with the ball by grabbing 3 wickets dismantling the Sri Lankan batting. Fahima Khan, Nahida Akter and Marufa Akter too joined the party with 2 wickets apiece.

In reply it took only 11 overs and 4 balls to reach the modest target set by Sri Lanka for the visitors. Dilara Akter took on the attack to the Sri Lankan bowlers by smashing a quick fire unbeaten 33 in 34 balls.

Brief Scores:

 

Sri Lanka Women ‘A’ 54 (16.2) Rabeeya Khan 3/7, Fahima Khatun 2/9, Nahida Akter 2/10

 

Bangladesh Women ‘A’ 56/2 (11.4) Dilara Akter 33*

 

Result – Bangladesh Women ‘A’ Won by 8 wickets