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Bangladesh Beat Netherlands by Six Wickets in Women's T20 World Cup Opener
Bangladesh chased down 140 to defeat the Netherlands by six wickets with five balls remaining at Edgbaston in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
Jun 14, 9:09 AM·1m read2 sources
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Bangladesh defeated the Netherlands by six wickets in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Edgbaston. Bangladesh reached the target of 140 runs with five balls remaining after a late partnership sealed the result. The Netherlands posted 139 for 8 in their 20 overs.
Babette de Leede scored 50 off 45 balls for the Netherlands, the only batter to reach fifty. Heather Siegers made 16, the next-highest score, while Sterre Kalis was bowled by Rabeya Khan for 4. Marufa took 2 wickets for 31 runs.
Bangladesh lost early momentum after an opening stand of 67 between Juairiya Ferdous and Dilara Akter Dola. They slipped to 85 for 4 before Shorna Akter and Sharmin Akter Supta added 56 for the fifth wicket. Juairiya Ferdous scored 50 off 33 balls.
With three runs needed in the final over, Shorna Akter hit a boundary from the first ball. Sharmin Akter Supta finished unbeaten on 37. The Netherlands are playing in their first Women's T20 World Cup.
Caroline de Lange has given up her job as a doctor to play in the tournament. Bangladesh next play Australia on Wednesday. The Netherlands face India the same day.
