Rookie Bangladeshi Batter Shorna Steals the Spotlight with Dazzling Performance

On October 16th, 2025, Bangladeshi batter Shorna stole the spotlight with a dazzling performance against the experienced South African cricket team. Bangladesh had ambled along to 150 for 3 in 40 overs, at under four an over, after a cautious start from the openers. Even reaching 200 runs seemed like a distant dream due to the lack of power-hitters in their lineup.

That's when Shorna, who had a high score of just 29 not out prior to this match and an ODI strike rate of 61 in 17 innings, stepped up to the crease. On her second delivery, she confidently swept Nonkululeko Mlaba, one of the best bowlers in the tournament, for a boundary. Just a few balls later, Shorna danced down to attack Chloe Tryon, another left-arm spinner, and sent the ball sailing over the fielder stationed at long-on for her first six. South Africa had hardly recovered from that when Shorna dispatched Tumi Sekhukhune over long-on as well.

Bangladesh were suddenly racing towards 200 with more than four overs to go, thanks to Shorna's daredevilry. This stunning performance from the young Bangladeshi batter has left everyone watching in awe, as she single-handedly turned the tide of the match in her team's favor.