Bangladesh players Sobhana Mostary and Dilara Akter chat during their century stand for the opening wicket in women's T20Is against Ireland at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on Thursday - BCB Ireland Women claimed a 12-run victory over Bangladesh Women in the first T20I of their three-match series in Sylhet on Thursday, setting the tone for an exciting series, report agencies.
Dropped catches, missed run-outs, and stumping opportunities allowed Dilara Akter and Sobhana Mostary to lay a solid foundation with a record-breaking 103-run opening partnership.
Electing to bat first, Ireland posted a competitive total of 169 for 5, powered by a Leah Paul, who remained unbeaten on 79 off just 45 balls. Gaby Lewis complemented her with 60 off 42 deliveries, the duo combining for a 100-run stand for the third wicket that laid the foundation for Ireland's innings.
Bangladesh's bowlers struggled for consistency, with Nahida Akter emerging as the most economical bowler, conceding 20 in 4 ovets, while Jahanara Alam, Fariha Trisna, and Jannatul Ferdus picked up a wicket apiece.
In response, Bangladesh got off to a flying start, with openers Dilara Akter (49 off 41) and Sobhana Mostary (46 off 35) adding a solid 103-run partnership.
Their aggressive approach in the powerplay- 56 runs without loss- kept the hosts ahead of the required rate.
However, the middle order faltered against the disciplined bowling of Orla Prendergast, who bagged three for 24, and Arlene Kelly, who scalped three for 22, leaving the chase in tatters.
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