Bangladesh players couldn’t contain their feelings as the side enrolled its to begin with win in over a decade at the Women’s T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty portrayed her side’s long-awaited triumph in the Women’s T20 World Container as an “passionate” breakthrough, after they crushed Scotland by 16 runs in their opening coordinate in Sharjah on Thursday. The triumph checked Bangladesh’s to begin with win in the competition in over a decade, setting the tone for what Joty accepts might be a turning point for women’s cricket in her country.
Bangladesh posted a unassuming add up to of 119-7 in their 20 overs, but their restrained bowling assault confined Scotland to 103-7, securing a much-needed triumph. Joty, who was playing her 100th T20I, communicated the team’s bliss, noticing how critical this win was for the squad and for Bangladeshi women’s cricket.
“A win after 10 a long time is exceptionally passionate. We’ve been holding up for this for a long time,” said Joty. “No matter how well we play, if we don’t win it feels aimless. This triumph gives us energy, and I feel it’s a step towards something bigger.”
The win is indeed more important as Bangladesh initially arranged to have the competition, but broad political turmoil driven to the occasion being moved to the UAE. In spite of the dissatisfaction, Joty emphasized the team’s flexibility, saying, “We’ve moved on from the shock of not playing in front of our domestic swarm. We’re blessed to be here, sound, and speaking to our country.”
The ICC moreover posted stills of Nigar Sultana getting enthusiastic whereas celebrating the victory:
The win has started fervor among fans and supporters back domestic in Bangladesh, and Joty trusts this win will make the energy essential for advance victory in the tournament.
Scotland’s Saskia Horley, who took 3-13, conceded the vanquish was baffling but lauded her team’s soul, saying, “We’ve made history by being here, and we’ll proceed to grant our best.”
Bangladesh stay in Sharjah to confront Britain in their following bunch coordinate, whereas Scotland, in their first-ever T20 World Container appearance, will take on the West Indies in Dubai.