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Women’s Asia Cup: Bangladesh outplay Malaysia as Fariha takes hat-trick on debut
Riding on the excellent batting performance of Murshida Khatun, captain Nigar Sultana and an outstanding bowling show from Fariha Trishna, Bangladesh outplayed Malaysia by 88 runs in the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup on Thursday in Sylhet.
While Murshida and Nigar hit a fifty each, Fariha, the left-arm bowler, picked up a hat-trick on debut. It was the first instance of a Bangladeshi woman bowler recording a hat-trick in her first appearance in a T20I.
During the sixth over of Malaysia's innings, Fariha sent back Winifred Duraisingam, Mas Elysa and Mahirah Izzati Ismail off three consecutive deliveries. She conceded only 12 runs in four overs to end her bowling taking three wickets.
Bangladesh batted first in this match after winning the toss and posted 129 runs for five wickets in 20 overs. Shamima Sultana, the Bangladesh opener, suffered a duck off the first ball of the match. But Murshida and Nigar guided Bangladesh to a big total.
In reply, Malaysia tumbled for 41 runs all out in 18.5 overs. None of their batters was able to reach a double-digit innings. Five of their batters were sent back with a duck to their names.
While Fariha bagged three wickets, Fahima Khatun, Sanjida Akter Meghla and Rumana Ahmed took two wickets each.
It was Bangladesh’s second win in three matches so far in the event.
India are currently at the top of the table with six points in three wins out of three matches. Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have secured equal points but are ahead of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka for their better run rate.
In their next three matches, Bangladesh will take on India, Sri Lanka and the UAE on October 8, 10 and 11.
Bangladesh to take on Pakistan tomorrow in Bangla Wash T20I Tri-Series opener
The Bangla Wash T20I tri-series consisting of Bangladesh, Pakistan and host New Zealand is all set to kick off tomorrow (Friday) in Christchurch. In the opening match of the series, Bangladesh will take on Pakistan. Let’s take a look at how each team could line up, head-to-head records and pitch reports.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan: Probable Team Lineups
The tri-nation series will serve to prepare for the forthcoming Twenty20 World Cup 2022. The fringe players will likely get some chances during the series to test the strength of the squads. Besides, the teams will be aiming to construct their best playing XI for the ICC’s mega event. Here is the probable playing XI for the first match of the tri-series between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
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Bangladesh
Skipper Shakib Al Hasan was supposed to join the team on Tuesday and partake in the captains' photoshoot with the trophy. However, he was unable to join the Bangladeshi team because of a visa-related problem. Shakib will join the team on Thursday and lead the Tigers against Pakistan on Friday.
Sabbir Rahman and Litton Das may be considered Bangladesh's opening pair for this match, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz may also be sent to start the innings. The team management may choose to enhance the batting order by putting an extra batter in the playing XI due to the unknown playing conditions. Mohammad Saifuddin's selection in the team is therefore all but guaranteed, despite his poor run of form in recent international fixtures.
Predicted Playing XI
Sabbir Rahman, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan (wicket-keeper), Mehidy Miraz, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
Pakistan
Pakistan recently lost a bilateral T20I series against England 4-3, which exposed some of their weaknesses in the team. By now, everyone is aware of how unstable Pakistan's middle order is and how much the team depends on the contributions of openers Babar and Rizwan. During this tri-nation series, Pakistan will be hoping to find a solution to their middle-order batting woes.
They have five prominent fast bowlers, and all are deserving candidates to find a place in the team. Therefore, they are in doubt about picking the ideal three pacers for the playing XI.
Predicted Playing XI
Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Asif Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain
Read: ICC announced fixtures for Women’s Twenty20 World Cup 2023
Pakistan vs Bangladesh: H2H T20I records
Pakistan have a decent T20I record in New Zealand. They have 5 wins and 7 losses in New Zealand in the Twenty20 format. On the other hand, Bangladesh have never won a T20I in New Zealand, losing all 7 matches they have played in this region.
Pakistan led the head-to-head battle against Bangladesh with 13 wins in 15 matches. Bangladesh have only two T20I victories over Pakistan. Here are some noteworthy h2h records between the two teams.
Significant h2h T20I records between Bangladesh and Pakistan
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Matches (15)
2
13
Most Runs
Shakib Al Hasan (292 runs in 9 innings)
Mohammad Hafeez (277 runs in 9 innings)
Highest Runs
Shakib Al Hasan (84)
Ahmed Shehzad (111*)
Most Wickets
Abdur Razzak (7 wickets in 7 innings)
Shahid Afridi (10 wickets in 10 innings)
BBI
Mahmudullah Riyad (3/10)
Mansoor Amjad (3/3)
Most Matches
Mahmudullah Riyad (15)
Shoaib Malik (12)
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Christchurch Weather and Pitch Report
There will be some cloudiness in Christchurch and a chance of rain on Friday. There have only been two T20I games played on this field, therefore there is not enough information to determine what a toss-winning captain should choose. However, chasing can be a wise choice given that a side can develop a plan for the innings. The match will start at 8 a.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time).
Aftermath
The Bangladesh selectors are somewhat concerned about how the batters will perform in New Zealand following their recent T20I results. Therefore, the opening game of the Bangla Wash T20I Tri-Series between Bangladesh and Pakistan on Friday will be a real test of the players' abilities to play on quick, bouncy surfaces. On the other hand, Pakistan will be expected to put on a solid performance, particularly from the middle order.
Read: Bangladesh’s fixtures for ICC Women’s Twenty20 World Cup 2023 confirmed
Women’s Asia Cup: Thailand stun Pakistan by one wicket
Thailand sealed a stunning one-wicket win against Pakistan in the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup on Thursday in Sylhet.
It was Thailand’s first-ever win against Pakistan in T20Is.
Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first. They posted a moderate total of 116 runs for five wickets with opener Sidra Ameen hitting 56 runs off 64 balls with six fours.
Thailand bowlers were disciplined enough to restrict Pakistan to a moderate total.
For Thailand, Sornnarin Tippoch scalped two wickets while Thipatcha Putthawong took one wicket.
In reply, Natthakan Chantham guided Thailand to a historic victory. She scored 61 off 51 balls with five fours and two sixes.
Read: Women’s Asia Cup: Jemimah, Deepti guide India to stunning win
Pakistan pushed the match to the last over. But with only one wicket in hand, Thailand sealed the match with one ball to play.
Nida Dar and Tuba Hassan scalped two wickets each, but their efforts were not enough to avoid a loss.
It was Pakistan’s third match in the event. They have won the first two matches. The Indian women’s team is on top of the table, with three wins in three matches.
Sri Lanka have also played three matches and won two of them while Bangladesh played two matches and won one. Bangladesh is set to take on Malaysia on October 6.
Nigar Sultana nominated for ICC Women’s Player of the Month for Sept
Player of the series for Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier, Nigar Sultana Joty, has been nominated for the September 2022 ICC Women’s Player of the Month award. She will compete for the prestigious award against India’s Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana. Let's take a look at how each of the nominated players performed last month.
ICC Women’s Player of the Month for September 2022: Players Nominated
The three nominees for the Women's Player of the Month award for September 2022 are Nigar Sultana, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Smriti Mandhana. They all looked impressive for their respective nations last month. Let's evaluate their performance in September in more detail.
Read: ICC announced fixtures for Women’s Twenty20 World Cup 2023
AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers: Bangladesh off to good start, beat Singapore 2-1
Hosts Bangladesh opened their AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023 qualifiers Group E campaigns with a 2-1 win over Singapore Wednesday.
At the Birshrestha Sipahi Mohammad Mostafa Stadium in Kamalapur, Bangladesh took the lead in the 10th minute when Singapore defender Brayden Goh scored an own goal while trying to clear Nazim Uddin's cross (1-0).
Muhammad Syazwan levelled the margin for Singapore in the 28th minute (1-1).
The deadlock then continued well into the second half. As the match looked set to end in a draw, Bangladesh forced an error from Singapore goalkeeper Isaac Lee to earn three points.
The winning goal arrived in the last minute of added time. Bangladesh won the match 2-1 as Lee scored an own goal in the stoppage time (97th minute).
In the day's first match, Yemen crushed Bhutan 8-0 at the same venue in the afternoon, leading in the first half 5-0.
In the remaining Group E matches, Bangladesh will face Bhutan on Friday and Yemen Sunday at 7pm at the same venue.
U-17 teams of Yemen, Singapore, Bhutan and hosts Bangladesh will compete in the four-nation qualifiers in Dhaka up to October 9.
The final round of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Championship will be held during May 3-10 next year. The venue is yet to be finalised.
Chess Olympiad: Bangladesh concede defeat by 2 points against Cuba
Bangladesh conceded a 1-3 game points defeat against Cuba in the 2nd round of the FIDE World Youth Under-16 Chess Olympiad held in the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan on Monday.
In Monday's 2nd round, CM Manon Reja Neer of Bangladesh won against Gonzalez Soler Leduard Manuel of Cuba while three other Bangladeshi players --Jannatul Ferdousi, CM Sakline Mostafa Sajid and Md. Sajidul Haque lost to FM Hidalgo Diaz Daniel, Hernandez Izquierdo Jose A and Caballero Ramos Cuba respectively.
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Bangladesh is playing with Malaysia in the 3rd round on Tuesday.
Bangladesh team earned two points from two matches.
BSPA President Sanat Babla elected EC member of AIPS Asia
President of Bangladesh Sports Press Association (BSPA) Sanat Babla has been elected executive committee member of the Asian body of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS, Asia), unopposed.Sanat Babla is thus elected member of AIPS, Asia for next four years in a congress (AIPS, Continental) held in the Italian capital Rome on Tuesday.
Read: Sports Journalists’ Association’s AGM heldHe was elected member of AIPS Asian body from Bangladesh after ASM Raquibul Hasan and Ikramuzzaman.
AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers kick off: Bangladesh play Singapore on Wednesday
Hosts Bangladesh will play Singapore in one of the two opening day matches in Group E of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers on Wednesday (Oct 5), at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Shipahi Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur.The match will kick-off at 7 pm (BST). Yemen and Bhutan, the other two teams in the group, will square off in the inaugural match at 4pm on the day.Under 17 teams of -- Yemen, Singapore, Bhutan and hosts Bangladesh --in Group E will compete in the four-nation qualifying meet scheduled for Dhaka from October 5 to 9.The final round of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Championship will be held in May 3-10 next year.
Read: Bangladesh to participate in SAFF, AFC U-17 FootballIn the remaining Group E matches, Bangladesh will play Bhutan on Friday (Oct 7) at 7pm and Yemen on Sunday (Oct 9) also at 7pm at the same venue. Bangladesh comparatively played better football in the last three tournaments-SAFF U-20, SAFF U-17 and Asian Youth U-20 football --in last two months, all on foreign soil, featuring a goalless draw with upper ranked hosts Bahrain last month.
Women’s Asia Cup: Jemimah, Deepti guide India to stunning win
Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma smashed a fifty each to guide India to a stunning win against the UAE in the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup in Sylhet.
It was India’s third match in the event and they now have three wins in three matches.
India batted first on Tuesday and posted a challenging total of 178 for five. Jemimah scored 75 off 45 balls with 11 fours while Deepti scored 64 off 49 balls.
India lost wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh in the first over of the match for a duck, but the fifties from two batters helped them post a big total on the board.
In reply, the UAE managed to score only 74 runs for four wickets in 20 overs. They failed to offer any resistance to the Indian side.
The only positive that the UAE earned in this match was their batting the whole innings against the quality bowling attack of India.
Read: Bangladesh suffers big defeat to Pakistan in Women’s Asia Cup
In the other match of the day, Sri Lanka beat Thailand by 49 runs.
Opener Harshitha Samarawickrama posted 81 to help Sri Lanka to score 156 for five while batting first. In reply, Thailand tumbled for 107 for five in 20 overs.
With three wins in three matches, India are now at the top of the table with six points while Pakistan are right behind them with two wins in two matches so far. All other teams in the event have endured at least a defeat.
BFF U-18 Football: Sheikh Russel KC force Bashundhara Kings to play 1-1 draw
Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra forced Bashundhara Kings to play 1-1 draw in the BFF Under-18 Football League here on Tuesday.Sabbir Rahman put Bashundhara Kings ahead in the 14th minute while Rafiul Islam leveled the margin for Sheikh Russel KC in the 59th minute. In the BFF U-16 Football League, Fortis Football Club played 3-3 draw with Kawranbazar Progoti Sangha here on Tuesday.
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