Bangladesh Women delivered a commanding performance in their ICC Women’s CWCQ 2025 opener, securing a 178 runs victory over Thailand.
With brilliant batting from Nigar Sultana Joty and Sharmin Akhter, plus stellar bowling from Fahima Khatun and Jannatul Ferdus, Bangladesh Women are on top. Stay updated with BRG365.
👸Bangladesh Women Dominate Thailand
Batting first, Bangladesh's Team put on a show with the bat, posting an imposing total of 271/3. Skipper Nigar Sultana Joty led from the front with a powerful 101 runs off 80 balls.
She was supported brilliantly by Sharmin Akhter, who stayed unbeaten on 94 from 126 balls. Their partnership of 152 runs was the backbone of Bangladesh’s strong total.
Thailand’s response was never threatening, as Fahima Khatun and Jannatul Ferdus wreaked havoc with the ball.
Both bowlers claimed five-wicket hauls, with Khatun taking 5/21 and Ferdus finishing with 5/7. Thailand were bowled out for just 93 in 28.5 overs, handing Bangladesh a one-sided victory.
Bangladesh Women posted 271/3, led by Nigar Sultana Joty’s 101, then bowled Thailand out for 93, securing a dominant victory with five-wicket hauls from Khatun and Ferdus.
➡️Key Moments
- Strong Start for Bangladesh Women posted 271/3, led by Nigar Sultana Joty’s 101 off 80 balls.
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Thailand Women’s Collapse Fahima Khatun and Jannatul Ferdus ran riot, taking five-wicket hauls to bowl Thailand out for just 93.
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Dominant Bowling from Bangladesh Women Khatun (5/21) and Ferdus (5/7) dismantled Thailand, sealing a comfortable win for Bangladesh.
📊Data Scorecard
| Bangladesh Women | Runs | Balls |
| Nigar Sultana Joty | 101 | 80 |
| Sharmin Akhter | 94 | 126 |
| Fargana Hoque | 53 | 82 |
| Thailand Women | Runs | Balls |
| Naruemol Chaiwai | 15 | 25 |
| Phannita Maya | 16 | 30 |
| Chanida Sutthiruang | 12 | 14 |
👸Top Performers
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Nigar Sultana Joty: 101 runs off 80 balls
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Sharmin Akhter : 94 runs off 126 balls
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Fahima Khatun : 5 wickets for 21 runs
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Jannatul Ferdus : 5 wickets for 7 runs
🗣Commentary
Bangladesh started strong after winning the toss and choosing to bat. Despite an early wicket, Sharmin Akhter and Fargana Hoque stabilized the innings with a 104-run partnership.
Skipper Nigar Sultana Joty took control with a brilliant 101 off 80 balls. In reply, Bangladesh’s bowlers dominated. Fahima Khatun and Jannatul Ferdus tore through Thailand’s batting, both claiming five-wicket hauls.
Thailand were bowled out for just 93, handing Bangladesh a resounding 178-run victory. This all-round performance highlighted Bangladesh’s depth in both batting and bowling.
🙌Bangladesh Takes Charge
With this commanding victory, Bangladesh Team top the table with two points and an impressive net run rate of +3.560.
As they prepare for their next match against Ireland on April 13, they’ll be eager to keep the momentum going and build on their strong start to the tournament.
