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Tigresses Roar: Bangladesh Eyes Historic Series Win
22 Apr
Summary
- Bangladesh secured a thrilling three-wicket win in the first ODI.
- Sharmin Akhter's unbeaten 86 was crucial in the successful chase.
- Bowlers, led by Ritu Moni's 3-36, restricted Sri Lanka to 205/9.

The Bangladesh women's cricket team, the Tigresses, are close to securing a groundbreaking series victory over Sri Lanka. They achieved a thrilling three-wicket triumph in the first One Day International (ODI) held on April 19 in Rajshahi.
Captain Nigar Sultana's squad successfully chased a target of 206. Sharmin Akhter played a pivotal role with a masterful unbeaten 86, guiding the team through a tense finish. This remarkable achievement includes Bangladesh's first-ever Women's ODI (WODI) win against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka had set a competitive total of 205/9, bolstered by half-centuries from Hansima Karunaratne and Imesha Dulani. However, Bangladesh's bowlers, notably Ritu Moni with figures of 3-36, maintained pressure throughout the innings. Contributions from Sobhana Mostary (41) and Shorna Akter (35) further bolstered the Tigresses' chase.
With the second ODI approaching, Bangladesh aims to clinch an unassailable series lead and solidify their growing reputation in South Asian women's cricket ahead of future international competitions.