Australia vs Bangladesh Women’s World Cup Clash in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, Oct 16 (PTI): The Women's World Cup fixture between Australia and Bangladesh unfolded in Visakhapatnam on Thursday, showcasing a competitive cricket encounter.

Bangladesh Innings:

Fargana Hoque initiated the innings but was caught by Mooney off Schutt for 8 runs. Rubya Haider played a significant innings, knocking 44 runs before falling to Gardner with a catch by McGrath. Sharmin Akhter contributed 19 runs until she was caught by Sutherland off Gardner's bowling. Captain Nigar Sultana added 12 runs before getting stumped by Healy, with King claiming the wicket. Sobhana Mostary remained not out with a solid 66-run contribution, a standout performance for the team. Shorna Akter scored 7 before Mooney caught her off King. Ritu Moni, playing a brief innings, was caught by McGrath off Wareham for 2 runs. Fahima Khatun managed to score 4 before being caught by Mooney off Sutherland. Rabeya Khan contributed 6 runs, caught by Gardner, again handed over by Wareham's bowling. Nishita Akter Nishi was lbw to Sutherland after making a single run. Fariha Trisna added an undefeated 1 run. With additional extras consisting of 4 byes, 2 leg-byes, and a notable 22 wides, Bangladesh concluded their innings at a total of 198 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the allotted 50 overs. Their batting saw wickets falling at regular intervals, particularly at the scores of 32, 73, 84, 104, 127, 131, 153, 162, and 165.

Australian Bowling:

Megan Schutt delivered an economical spell of 5 overs, claiming a wicket for 11 runs. Darcie Brown bowled 9 overs, conceding 52 runs without claiming a wicket. Ashleigh Gardner played a crucial role, taking 2 wickets for 48 runs in her 9-over spell. Annabel Sutherland also claimed 2 wickets from her full quota of 10 overs, conceding 41 runs. Alana King shone with her bowling, taking 2 wickets while allowing only 18 runs from her 10 overs, four of which were maidens. Georgia Wareham contributed with 7 overs, taking 2 wickets for 22 runs.

The match continues to showcase the talents and competitive spirit of women's cricket on the grand stage of the World Cup.

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