 "Emotional scenes in Sharjah as Bangladesh captain sheds tears after memorable T20 World Cup win over Scotland")
It was an emotional evening at Sharjah on Thursday as Bangladesh defeated Scotland by 16 runs in the opening game of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 to break their 16-match losing streak. It was the team’s first win at the T20 World Cup in 10 years, after beating Sri Lanka at home in 2014.
Naturally, Bangladesh players and captain Nigar Sultana Joty were overwhelmed by the occasion as they for once allowed the motions to get the better of them. A number of videos shared by the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the ICC on social platforms have captured the emotional moments vividly.
Pure joy! 🏏🎉
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) October 3, 2024
The Bangladesh Women's team celebrates in style after their victory over Scotland in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup opener at Sharjah. #BCB #Cricket #T20WorldCup #WhateverItTakes pic.twitter.com/RzojiwsEpH
Following her side’s memorable win, Nigar Sultana said that the team had been waiting for this moment for a long time and it means a lot to them.
Speaking after the game in the post-match presentation, Nigar said, “We have been waiting for this for a long time. This means a lot for us and everyone in the team. It was a kind of wicket where you need time to settle, Shathi (Rani) and (Sobhana) Mostary managed to do that. The conditions were pretty hot, and we ran a lot of twos.
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More Shorts“Hopefully the wicket remains like this and our spinners will come into play. We are trying to do something different (with our batting order), Taj came up and tried to hit some boundaries, but unfortunately she got out. We have the momentum, seeing the girls happy and smiling is the biggest inspiration for me.”
Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat.
Sobhana Mostary (36 in 38 balls, with two fours) and Shathi Rani (29 in 32 balls, with three fours) top-scored as Bangladesh posted 119/7 in their 20 overs.
Saskia Horley (3/13) was the pick of the bowlers for Scotland.
In the run-chase, Sarah Bryce (49 in 52 balls, with a four) found herself short of support throughout the innings and Scotland ended at 103/7, losing by 16 runs.
Ritu Moni (2/15) was the pick of the bowlers for Bangladesh.
Moni was given the ‘Player of the Match’ award for her spell.
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