Tigresses suffer 12-run defeat in T20I series opener

Published : Thursday, 5 December, 2024 at 6:25 PM Count : 533

Observer Online Report

Bangladesh women's cricket team has suffered a 12-run defeat against Ireland women's team in the three-match T20I series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on Thursday.

Chasing 170 runs, the home side finished their 20-over quota with 157 for seven to suffer the 12-run defeat, despite a 72-ball 103-run opening stand between Dilara Akter [49] and Sobhana Mostary [46] providing a good platform.

Orla Prendergast claimed three wickets for 24 runs and Arlene Kelly took three for 22 runs.

Earlier, captain Gaby Lewis struck 42-ball 60 and Leah Paul hit unbeaten 79 off 45 balls as the visitors put up a fighting total of 169 for five in 20 overs after deciding to bat first.

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