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Bangladesh Women Script History With A Record-Breaking World Cup Qualifiers Win

Soumyajit Dutta

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Bangladesh women’s cricket team stormed into the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, decimating Thailand by a mammoth 178 runs in Lahore on Thursday. The Tigresses not only registered their largest-ever WODI victory but also rewrote the record books with a fiery batting display and a spin-bowling masterclass. 

Skipper Nigar Sultana Joty spearheaded the charge and led by example, hammering a career-defining 80-ball 101, the fastest WODI century by a Bangladeshi batter, while Sharmin Akhter’s steady 94* anchored the team to their highest total (271/3) in the 50-over format.

Bangladesh Women Storm Over Thailand

The carnage continued as spinners Fahima Khatun (5/21) and Jannatul Ferdus (5/7) orchestrated Thailand’s collapse for a paltry 93, marking the first instance of two Bangladeshi bowlers claiming five-wicket hauls in the same match. 

The ruthless all-round dominance underscored Bangladesh’s intent as they gear up to face Ireland at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.

Joty’s blitzkrieg eclipsed Fargana Hoque’s 156-ball ton against India in 2023, while her 134-run partnership with Akhter laid the foundation for the historic total. 

Bangladesh Women Script Thailand's Nightmare

Thailand, opting to bowl first, struggled to contain Bangladesh’s aggression after Farzana Hoque’s brisk 53 set the early tempo. Joty’s fearless strokeplay, featuring 12 boundaries and three sixes, shifted gears effortlessly, leaving Thailand’s bowlers hapless. The spin duo later capitalized on a crumbling chase, with Ferdus’s five-wicket burst coming in just 4.5 overs.

Having entered the qualifiers on the back of a mixed T20I run, Bangladesh’s record-shattering start signals a resurgence. With momentum on their side, the Tigresses now aim to clinch a World Cup berth, blending youthful flair with seasoned grit.