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SHARJAH: Karishma Ramharack’s four-fer, followed by Hayley Matthews’ blistering knock up the order gave West Indies a massive eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the 13th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Chasing a modest total, West Indies knocked the winning runs on the fifth delivery of the 13th over with eight wickets in hand.

Hayley Matthews provided West Indies a flying start to the pursuit with a brisk 34 off 22 deliveries, laced with six boundaries.

She was involved in a rampant 52-run opening partnership with Stafanie Taylor, who scored 27 off 29 deliveries before getting retired hurt.

Wicketkeeper batter Shemaine Campbell kept the momentum in West Indies’ favour with a 16-ball 21 before Deandra Dottin’s quickfire 19-run cameo off just seven balls steered West Indies to an important victory.

For Bangladesh, Nahida Akter and Marufa Akter could pick up a wicket apiece.

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West Indies captain Hayley Matthews’ decision to bowl first bore fruits as her bowlers dominated Bangladesh and reduced them to 103/8 in the allotted 20 overs.

Bangladesh had a sloppy start to their innings as they lost both their openers Shathi Rani and Dilara Akter inside batting powerplay with just 33 runs on the board.

Skipper Nigar Sultana then joined forces with Shobhana Mostary and launched a decent recovery.

The pair added 40 runs for their third-wicket partnership, which culminated with Mostary’s dismissal in the 13th over. The right-handed batter made a 22-ball 16.

Bangladesh slipped further when they lost two more wickets in quick succession which brought their total down to 75/5 in 14.4 overs.

However, Sultana kept going and put together a defiant 21-run partnership with Ritu Moni (10) before both perished in the span of six deliveries.

Sultana remained the top-scorer for Bangladesh with a 44-ball 39, laced up with four boundaries.

Karishma Ramharack was the pick of the bowlers for West Indies, returning brilliant bowling figures of 4/17, followed by Afy Fletcher, who bagged two wickets.

Remember, this is a must-win game for both West Indies and Bangladesh, placed third and fourth respectively in Group B standings of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Bangladesh had a dream start to their campaign with a 16-run victory over Scotland before coming up 21 runs short against former champions England.

They next face South Africa, who are at the summit with four points in three matches.

West Indies had a disastrous start to their campaign as they succumbed to a 10-wicket thrashing against South Africa but rout Scotland in their next fixture by six wickets and 50 balls to spare to move to third.

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SHARJAH: West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl first against Bangladesh in the 13th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 here at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

PLAYING XIs

Bangladesh: Dilara Akter, Shathi Rani, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (c), Taj Nehar, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter.

West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack.

Speaking at the toss, West Indies captain Matthews claimed that their strategy to bowl first has benefitted them so far in the tournament and thus is happy with the outcome of the coin toss.

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Bangladesh captain Sultana, on the other hand, shared that they wanted to bat first so she too, is happy with how it unfolded.

She further acknowledged Bangladesh’s struggles with the bat in the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 but emphasized that they are focused on their strengths and will look to turn things around on the batting-friendly surface.

It is worth mentioning that this is a must-win game for both West Indies and Bangladesh, placed third and fourth respectively in Group B standings of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Bangladesh had a dream start to their campaign with a 16-run victory over Scotland before coming up 21 runs short against former champions England.

They next face South Africa, who are at the summit with four points in three matches.

West Indies had a disastrous start to their campaign as they succumbed to a 10-wicket thrashing against South Africa but rout Scotland in their next fixture by six wickets and 50 balls to spare to move to third.

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Fatima Sana, who is leading Pakistan in the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, is set to return back home after her father’s untimely demise in Karachi on Thursday.

Fatima will leave for Karachi on the first available flight today to attend her father’s funeral. The players and team management of the Pakistan women’s cricket team expressed their heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Fatima.

The chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi also expressed grief and sorrow over the death of Fatima Sana’s father.

He conveyed his condolences to Fatima saying, “May Allah grant you and the bereaved family patience.”

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It’s worth noting that the ongoing tournament is Fatima’s first as captain and she has been leading Pakistan from the front with four wickets in two games along with 43 runs at a strike-rate of 153.57.

Pakistan are currently placed in third place in Group B with one victory and one loss after two games.

Fatima Sana played key role in Pakistan’s victory over Sri Lanka in their tournament opener and earned the Player of the Match award for her performance.

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DUBAI: Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Manchana’s half-centuries, coupled with a combined bowling effort led India to a crushing victory over Sri Lanka in the 12th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 here at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Set to chase a daunting 173-run target, Sri Lanka’s strong batting unit unfolded on a meagre 90 in 19.5 overs.

Sri Lanka had a disastrous start to the run chase as they lost three wickets inside three overs including skipper Chamari Athapaththu with just six runs on the board.

Following the slump, Anushka Sanjeewani combined with Kavisha Dilhari to launch a recovery.

The duo stitched a gutsy 37-run partnership for the fourth wicket but until Sanjeewani fell victim to Asha Sobhana in the eighth over after scoring 20 off 22.

Dilhari then put on a brief partnership with Nilakshika Silva (8) before Arundhati Reddy outclassed her in the 12th over. She remained the top-scorer for Sri Lanka with a 22-ball 21.

Ama Kanchana then offered some resilience down the order with a 19-run knock but her efforts were far from pulling off a miracle for Sri Lanka.

Sobhana and Reddy bagged three wickets each for India, followed by Renuka Singh, who picked up two. Shreyanka Patil and Deepti Sharma shared two wickets between them.

India skipper Kaur’s decision to bat first after winning the toss bore fruits as her side piled up 172/3 in the allotted 20 overs.

Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma gave India a flying start to their innings, courtesy of their 98-run stand, which saw the former amassing her half-century.

The duo dominated Sri Lanka bowlers but perished on successive deliveries in the 13th over.

Mandhana scored a well-crafted 50 off 38 deliveries with the help of four fours and a six while Verma made a 40-ball 43, laced up with four fours.

Following the back-to-back dismissals, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur put on a brief 30-run partnership for the third wicket with Jemimah Rodrigues, who fell victim to Ama Kanchana in the 17th over after a 10-ball 16.

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Kaur, fuelled with momentum, continued to dominate Sri Lanka bowlers and brought up her well-deserved half-century with a four on the final delivery of the innings.

She struck eight fours and a six on her way to an unbeaten 27-ball 52.

Kaur was supported at the backend by wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh, who made an unbeaten six off as many deliveries.

For Sri Lanka, Kanchana and skipper Chamari Athapaththu could pick up a wicket apiece.

The 82-run victory lifted India to second in Group A standings of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 with four points in three matches while Sri Lanka remained at the bottom with zero points in as many matches.

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DUBAI: India have won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the 12th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 here at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

PLAYING XIs

Sri Lanka: Vismi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Ama Kanchana.

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India: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur (c, wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, S Sajana, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh, Asha Sobhana.

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DUBAI: South Africa have won the toss and chose to bat first against Scotland in the 11th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 here at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

PLAYING XIs

Scotland: Saskia Horley, Sarah Bryce (wk), Kathryn Bryce (capt), Alisa Lister, Priyanaz Chatterji, Lorna Jack-Brown, Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Rachel Slater, Abtaha Maqsood, Olivia Bell

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (capt), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinolo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka

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SHARJAH: Beth Mooney’s anchoring knock, coupled with Megan Schutt’s 3/3 propelled Australia to a crushing 60-run victory over New Zealand in the 10th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 here at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

Set to chase 149, New Zealand’s batting unit unfolded on a meagre 88 in 19.2 overs despite an anchoring second-wicket partnership between Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr.

The White Ferns had a shaky start to the pursuit as they lost Georgia Plimmer (4) in the third over with just seven runs on the board.

Following the early hiccup, Kerr joined forces with Bates for an anchoring partnership. The duo added 47 runs for the second wicket before both perished in successive overs, reducing New Zealand to 56/3 in 11.3 overs.

Kerr remained the top-scorer for New Zealand with a 31-ball 29, followed by Bates, who made a cautious 20 off 27 deliveries.

New Zealand’s middle order faltered against Australia’s ruthless bowling attack. The White Ferns lost their remaining seven wickets for just 32 runs and were eventually bowled out for a modest total.

For Australia, Annabel Sutherland and Schutt bagged three wickets each, followed by Sophie Molineux with two.

Australia’s captain Alyssa Healy’s decision to bat first bore fruits as the defending champions accumulated 148/8 in the allotted 20 overs.

Skipper Healy gave Australia a head start, courtesy of her brisk 26-run cameo, which featured four boundaries. Healy was involved in a rampant 41-run partnership with Mooney, which culminated with the former’s dismissal in the sixth over.

Mooney was then involved in another crucial partnership for Australia when she put together 45 runs for the second wicket with seasoned all-rounder Ellyse Perry.

The left-handed opener was on course to smash her fifth Women’s T20I half-century but fell 10 runs short as Amelia Kerr, who returned brilliant figures of 4/26, struck gold for New Zealand.

Mooney remained the top-scorer for Australia with a 32-ball 40, peppered with two fours.

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Following her departure, Perry took charge of Australia’s batting expedition and knitted a brief 21-run partnership with Phoebe Litchfield until falling victim to Kerr in the 14th over.

Perry made a 24-ball 30 with the help of three fours and a six.

The defending champions then sustained another massive blow when Grace Harris fell for a golden duck on the next delivery, reducing Australia to 109/4 in 14 overs.

Litchfield then briefly partnered with Ashleigh Gardner for a 12-run stand before being outclassed by Brooke Halliday in the 17th over. She made a run-a-ball 18.

Australia’s lower middle order was toothless against a disciplined New Zealand bowling attack and made modest contributions yet a flamboyant start took the holders to a commendable total.

Amelia Kerr was the standout bowler for New Zealand, courtesy of her four-wicket haul, followed by Halliday and Rosemary Mair, who bagged two wickets each.

The 60-run victory lifted Australia to the top of Group A standings of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 with four points in two matches while New Zealand slipped to third with two points in as many matches.

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SHARJAH: Defending champions Australia won the toss and chose to bat first against New Zealand in the 10th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 here at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

PLAYING XIs

Australia: Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy (c), Georgia Wareham, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Grace Harris.

New Zealand: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas.

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SHARJAH: Nat Sciver-Brunt played a brilliant knock to steer England to a seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the ninth match of the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium here on Monday.

While chasing a 125-run target, England achieved the target in the final over with Nat Sciver-Brunt hitting the match-winning boundary.

With this victory, England topped Group B with four points after two games. In their tournament opener, they defeated Bangladesh by 21 runs.

Nat Sciver-Brunt top-scored with an unbeaten 48 off 36 balls with the help of six boundaries. Meanwhile, Danni Wyatt-Hodge also made a valuable contribution of 43 runs from as many balls, featuring four boundaries.

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South Africa dominated the powerplay with the ball as they removed Maia Bouchier early. Marizanne Kapp impressed, starting with a maiden over and recording figures of 1-5 after her first three overs.

However, Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Nat Sciver-Brunt’s 64-run partnership tilted the match completely in England’s favour.

Earlier, South African captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and elected to bat. She struck a 39-ball 42 to help her side put up a 124-run total against England’s dominant bowling.

Sophie Ecclestone recorded bowling figures of 2-15, with the key wickets of Wolvaardt and Kapp, while fellow spinners Linsey Smith, Charlie Dean and Sarah Glenn claimed a wicket each.

Heather Knight’s England will return to action for their third match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday (13 October) when they take on Scotland at the same venue.

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