Bangladesh Women Secure 16-Run Victory Over Scotland in T20 World Cup 2024 Opener, Ritu Moni Named Player of the Match
Bangladesh Women started their Women’s T20i World Cup 2024 campaign with a hard-fought 16-run victory over Scotland Women in Sharjah. The win marks Bangladesh’s first T20 World Cup triumph in 10 years, making it a special achievement for the team.
Bangladesh set a target of 119 runs after batting first, with their score at 119/7 in 20 overs. Though it wasn’t a towering total, Bangladesh’s bowlers defended the score masterfully, restricting Scotland to 103/7 in their 20 overs. Ritu Moni was the standout performer, contributing both with the bat and the ball, and was named Player of the Match.
Bangladesh’s Bowling Dominance
After posting a modest total, Bangladesh relied on their disciplined bowling to secure the win. Ritu Moni played a crucial role in this victory, adding valuable runs in the middle order and taking vital wickets to put pressure on Scotland’s batting lineup. The bowling attack kept Scotland in check, ensuring they never quite caught up with the required run rate.
Scotland’s Close Fight
For Scotland, this match marked their debut in the T20 World Cup. While they put up a commendable effort, Scotland fell short of the target by 16 runs. Catherine Bryce and her team had hoped for a better start to their campaign but found themselves outplayed by Bangladesh’s bowling unit.
Bangladesh Ends 10-Year Wait for Victory
This victory is Bangladesh’s first T20 World Cup win in a decade. The last time Bangladesh tasted success in the T20 World Cup was in 2014, when they secured two wins on home soil. This latest triumph marks the end of a long drought and gives Bangladesh a boost as they aim for more victories in the tournament.
Player of the Match: Ritu Moni
For her all-round performance, Ritu Moni was rightly named Player of the Match. Her critical contributions with the bat, alongside her economical and impactful bowling, were key to Bangladesh’s victory.
Bangladesh will now look to build on this win as they progress in the Women’s T20i World Cup 2024, while Scotland will seek to regroup after a tough opening loss.
BANW 119/7 (20) SCOW 103/7 (20) Bangladesh Women won by 16 runs PLAYER OF THE MATCH Ritu Moni
