Bangladesh Women’s Team Impresses in Opener Against Thailand The Bangladesh women’s cricket team made a promising start to their T20I series against Thailand, securing victory in the first match played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. Batting first, Bangladesh posted a competitive total of 128/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Nigar Sultana top-scored for the Tigers with a fluent 46 off 38 balls, while Rumana Ahmed chipped in with a useful 25. Thailand’s bowlers struggled to contain Bangladesh’s batters, with only Nattaya Boochatham managing to take multiple wickets (2/27). In response, Thailand faltered in their run-chase and were restricted to 106/6. Fargana Hoque was the pick of the Bangladesh bowlers, claiming figures of 3/17 in her four overs. Shamima Sultana and Nahida Akter also contributed with a wicket each. Thailand’s batters struggled to get going against Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling attack. Chanida Sutthiruang (23) was the only Thai player to reach double figures. The victory gives Bangladesh a crucial 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The second match is scheduled for July 29, while the third and final match will take place on July 31. This result is a significant boost for the Bangladesh women’s team, who have been working hard to improve their international standing. The team’s strong performance against Thailand bodes well for their future prospects.Bangladesh Women’s Hockey Team Begins Junior AHF Cup with VictoryBangladesh Women’s Hockey Team Begins Junior AHF Cup with Victory The Bangladesh women’s hockey team made a promising start in the Junior AHF Cup (U-21) hockey tournament, defeating Thailand 5-4 in their opening match in Singapore on Saturday. The Bangladesh team, making their first appearance at the Junior AHF Cup, played a close first half, scoring 3-3 against Thailand. Orpita Pal led the charge for Bangladesh with two goals, including a penalty corner in the 7th minute and a penalty shot in the 43rd minute. Nadira Talukder Ema, Fatema Tuz Zohora, and Kona Akter also scored for the Bangladesh team. In other matches, Hong Kong (China) defeated Sri Lanka 5-2, while Chinese Taipei emerged victorious over Indonesia 6-0. Bangladesh will face Hong Kong (China) in their second match on Sunday, while they will play against Sri Lanka, Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, and Singapore in their remaining group matches. Meanwhile, the defending champions, the Bangladesh men’s team, will begin their tournament on Sunday against hosts Singapore. The men’s team will play Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Indonesia in their remaining group matches. The top teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, with the tournament also serving as a qualifier for the 2024 Junior Asia Cup.The Bangladesh women’s team has made a positive start to their ACC Women’s T20 Championship campaign, securing a crucial victory over Thailand in their opening match. Batting first, Thailand posted a competitive total of 132/6, with Natthakan Chantham leading the charge with a well-crafted 50. Rumana Ahmed and Fahima Khatun shared five wickets for Bangladesh, restricting Thailand’s scoring rate. In response, Bangladesh openers Shamima Sultana and Murshida Khatun laid a solid foundation with a 66-run partnership. Nigar Sultana then took the crease and played a match-winning knock of 56 runs, guiding Bangladesh to a four-wicket victory with three balls to spare. This triumph marks a significant step for the Bangladesh women’s team as they seek to establish themselves as a force in regional cricket. They will now face Malaysia in their next match, aiming to continue their winning streak and strengthen their position in the tournament.
