In the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, Bangladesh Women secured a significant victory over Scotland Women by 16 runs in the tournament opener held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh, opting to bat first, posted a modest total of 119/7. The standout performances came from Sobhana Mostary, who top-scored with 36 runs off 38 balls, and opener Shathi Rani, who contributed 29. The team faced challenges, losing wickets at regular intervals, but Mostary’s steady innings, alongside cameos from other players, ensured a competitive target.
Scotland’s bowling unit was led by Saskia Horley, who picked up 3 wickets for just 13 runs, effectively stifling the Bangladeshi middle-order. Despite these efforts, Bangladesh’s bowlers dominated the second half of the match. In response, Scotland struggled against Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling attack. Ritu Moni was the pick of the bowlers for Bangladesh, claiming 2 wickets for 15 runs, while Nahida Akter, who reached a milestone of 100 T20I wickets during the game, contributed crucially by dismissing key players.
Scotland’s chase revolved around wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Bryce, who played a resilient knock of 49* off 52 balls. However, with minimal support from the other batters and tight bowling from Bangladesh, Scotland fell short, managing only 103/7 in their 20 overs. This victory marked a significant moment for Bangladesh, ending their decade-long winless streak in T20 World Cups.
This win boosts Bangladesh’s confidence as they look ahead to their remaining group stage matches, while Scotland will aim to bounce back after their challenging debut.