Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Cricket: Bangladesh


Women's Asia Cup: Bangladesh beat Pakistan


Sports ReporterBangladesh National Women Cricket team beat Pakistan National Women Cricket team by four wickets in their second match of the Women's Asia Cup at the Welagedara Stadium in Kurunegala of Sri Lanka on Saturday 3rd May.
Chasing Pakistan's paltry total of 134 in 47.4 overs, Bangladesh sailed home in 45.3 overs making 136 for the loss of six wickets.Skipper Salma Khatun hit a captain's knock of 53 (not out) playing 92 deliveries. She cracked six shots beyond the ropes.Besides, Chamely Khatun, Panna Ghosh and Shathira Jakir contributed 15,14and12 runs respectively to Bangladesh total.Mrs Extra added 24runs to the total of Bangladesh.Sajida Shah of Pakistan bagged a pair of wickets giving away 19 runs.Besides, Urooj Mumtaz, Oanita Jalil, Almas Akram, Sana Mir took one wicket apiece.Earlier, Tithy Sarkar played the key role in wrecking Pakistan innings.

She harpooned four wickets in the space of 25 runs with three maidens in her 9.4 overs.Salma Khatun and Shathira Jakir scalped two each in lieu of 18 and 34 runs respectively. Besides, Rumana Ahmed took one wicket for24 runs.

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