Sobhana Mostary’s potential has been discussed in Bangladesh women’s cricket for years. On Sunday, the batter finally delivered on that promise, scoring her maiden international century in her 107th match to achieve a historic milestone against Australia.
Georgia Voll’s unbeaten century overshadowed Sobhana Mostary’s maiden ODI hundred as Australia Women crushed Bangladesh by nine wickets in the second ODI in Brisbane on Sunday.
Bangladesh suffered a seven-wicket defeat against Australia in the opening ODI in Brisbane on Friday, as the hosts chased down a target of 167 with 24.2 overs to spare.
Bangladesh women are set to play their first-ever bilateral series on Australian soil, and head coach David Hemp believes overcoming the mental challenge of facing the world’s No. 1 team will be crucial.
Bangladesh have named a 16-member squad for their three-match ODI series against Australia, with Nigar Sultana Joty as captain and Nahida Akter as vice-captain.
Australia have announced a strong white-ball squad for their upcoming home series against Bangladesh women, with Sophie Molineux named captain and Tahlia McGrath and Ashleigh Gardner as vice-captains.
Bangladesh women advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian Games cricket competition without bowling a single ball after their quarter-final against China was abandoned due to a waterlogged outfield in Nagoya on Thursday.
Bangladesh women’s T20I captain Nigar Sultana Joty has decided to step down from the leadership role following criticism of her captaincy after the team’s disappointing Asia Cup campaign.
Bangladesh women’s T20I captain Nigar Sultana is set to step down from the role after the Asian Games, with the 29-year-old keen to focus more on her batting and wicketkeeping, according to Cricbuzz.
Bangladesh Women are set to face India once again in the semi-finals, with Nigar Sultana Joty's side facing a familiar and formidable challenge in their bid to reach the Women's Asia Cup final.
Bangladesh Women sealed their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s Asia Cup with a commanding 34-run victory over the United Arab Emirates in Dubai on Monday, setting up a last-four clash against India.
Bangladesh have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Women's Asia Cup Group B match against Sri Lanka in Dubai on Sunday.