Bangladesh overcame a spirited bowling effort from UAE to win by 34 runs and seal their place within the semi-finals of the Ladies’s Asia Cup.
Put in to bat, Bangladesh have been in deep trouble at 55 for six after UAE’s bowlers made early inroads. Suraksha Kotte led the assault with three wickets for 11 runs whereas Indhuja Nandakumar picked up two wickets.
Bangladesh have been rescued by a vital 42-run partnership between Sharmin Akhter and Nahida Akter. Sharmin top-scored with 38 off 31 balls, hitting three fours, whereas Nahida contributed 16* off 26 because the pair helped Bangladesh get well and cross the 100-run mark. Bangladesh ultimately completed on 103 for 7 of their 20 overs.
UAE’s chase acquired off to a troublesome begin as Bangladesh instantly utilized strain with the ball. Marufa Akter opened the bowling and struck early earlier than Bangladesh’s spinners acquired into the act.
Nahida Akter was notably efficient, ending with two wickets for 18 runs. Rabeya Khan chipped in with three wickets as UAE may solely get to 69 for 9 from their 20 overs.
Bangladesh will now face India within the first semi-final. Pakistan will tackle Sri Lanka within the different semi-final.
Transient scores: Bangladesh 103/7 (Sharmin Akhter 38; Suraksha Kotte 3-11) beat UAE 69/9 in 20 overs (Heena Hotchandani 18; Rabeya Khan 3-14) by 34 runs
