That's It! Fahima Khatun survives a stumping appeal but Bangladesh Women ends up being short of 21 runs. Chasing 119, twice it seemed Bangladesh were in control with two partnerships but both times they couldn't hold on. England showed great presence of mind by deploying spinners in tandem who played a key role in the win.
Out! And that is probably the match gone for Bangladesh. Sobhana Mostary fought her way through despite losing partners from the other end but finally missed one looking for a big shot. Charlie Dean caught her infront of wicket and umpire adjudged her out. The desperate DRS didn't prove to be enough. Sobhana Mostary lbw b Charlie Dean 44(48).
Out! As Taj Nehar tries to take her on, Linsey Smith slips one through her wild hoik and the ball crashes onto the stumps. Bangladesh have suffered yet another blow which will halt their momentum. They need 36 runs in 18 balls. Taj Nehar b Smith 7(12).
Out! Double blow for Bangladesh. As they were looking to step on the accelerator, first the well-set Nigar Sultana got run our and then newcomer Shorna Akter reads the turn from Sarah Glenn completely wrong and the ball crashes on the stumps. It will be a steep task for Bangladesh from here on. Shorna Akter b Glenn 2(4) and Nigar Sultana run out (Smith/Amy Jones) 15(20).
England have really tried to fasten the grip on the Bangladesh batters but both Sobhana Mostary and Nigar Sultana have shown grit and despite the run rate not being great, they have not lost wickets. England have also lost chances to dismiss Mostary as well. The game is tantalisingly poised now and can take turn in any direction from here.
Out! There's both the openers gone. Linsey Smith tossed up full outside off, Shathi Rani looks to loft but doesn't get enough elevation to go over. The over ends up being a wicket maiden and now Bangladesh will start feeling the pressure. Shathi Rani c Ecclestone b Smith 7(9).
Out! The partnership gets broken. Dilara Akter went low to sweep Charlie Dean's delivery, missed and got caught infront of the stumps. It was plumb and realising it Akter walked off. Finally a breather for England. Dilara Akter lbw b Charlie Dean 6(12).
Bangladesh openers Dilara Akter and Shathi Rani have provided their team with a good start in the first three overs. They have got off and running in a low-scoring encounter and have not lost any wickets. Considering it will be difficult to score later on, Bangladesh will look to build on it.
The Bangladesh women's national cricket team has been set up a total of 119 runs by England and they will look down to chase the target and register second its second consecutive win.
OUT! Charlie Dean perishes as Nigar Sultana pulls off a quick stumping. Dean tries to step down the wicket and it is a brilliant wicket for Bangladesh. Charlie Dean 4 (4) st Nigar Sultana b Ritu Moni
The England women's national cricket team will play against Bangladesh women's national cricket team at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. The ENG-W vs BAN-W ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match will begin from 07:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). On one end, England women's team is one of the favourites to lift the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 whereas Bangladesh women will be underdogs against the Heather Knight-led side. Australia Women Defeats Sri Lanka Women By 6 Wickets in ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Megan Schutt, Beth Mooney Help AUS-W Secure Clinical Victory Over SL-W.
The Nigar Sultana-led Bangladesh women's team registered a victory against Scotland in their previous match and will look forward to continuing the winning momentum. Players such as Jahanara Alam, Sobhana Monastry, and Murshida Khatun will once again be the key players to watch out for the Bangladeshi team. 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Points Table Updated: Australia Women Move to Second Spot Following Win Against Sri Lanka Women, India Shifted to Bottom of Table.
The English team will be playing under the leadership of Heather Knight. Being the inaugural champions of the tournament, they will look forward to repeat history once again. The team consists of players such as Sophie Ecclestone, Danni Wyatt and many others who can prove to be very essential in winning the match.
Squads
England Women Squad: Maia Bouchier, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight(c), Amy Jones(w), Freya Kemp, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Charlotte Dean, Sarah Glenn, Linsey Smith, Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Gibson, Bess Heath
Bangladesh Women Squad: Shathi Rani, Murshida Khatun, Sobhana Mostary, Taj Nehar, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter, Jahanara Alam, Dilara Akter, Disha Biswas, Sultana Khatun