Bangladesh women U-19 team beat England before World Cup

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Bangladesh women U-19 team beat England before World Cup

Online Desk

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Bangladesh Women U19 team, ACC

In the second warm-up match of Bangladesh before Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup, the young Tigresses secured a historic victory over England, the runners-up of the previous World Cup. This marks Bangladesh's first-ever win against England in women’s cricket at any level.

The match, held in Kuala Lumpur, went down to the wire, culminating in a dramatic Super Over. Batting first after winning the toss, England posted 113 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their 20 overs.

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Chasing the target, Bangladesh needed just 1 run off the final ball with one wicket in hand, but Nishita Akter was run out, pushing the match into a Super Over.

In the Super Over, left-arm spinner Courtin Coleman bowled for England, while Bangladesh managed to score 11 runs, thanks to an unbeaten 8-run knock off 3 balls by Sadia Akter, which included a crucial six.

For Bangladesh, pacer Habiba Akter bowled the Super Over brilliantly. England needed 4 runs off the final ball, but Prisha Tanawala could only manage 2 runs, handing Bangladesh a thrilling 2-run victory.