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Bangladesh Edges Ireland in T20 Qualifier Thriller
24 Jan
Summary
- Bangladesh secured a nine-run victory over Ireland in the Women's T20 World Cup qualifier.
- Sharmin Akhter scored 52, while Gaby Lewis's 73 wasn't enough for Ireland.
- Despite the loss, Ireland advances to the Super Six stage of the tournament.
Bangladesh emerged victorious by nine runs in a closely contested Women's T20 World Cup qualifier match against Ireland. The Bangladeshi team posted a strong total of 153-7, anchored by Sharmin Akhter's impactful half-century.
In their chase, Ireland's captain Gaby Lewis displayed exceptional batting prowess with a score of 73. However, the Irish team ultimately fell short, reaching 144-4 within their allotted 20 overs. Shoma Akter was instrumental with the ball for Bangladesh, taking two crucial wickets.
Despite this setback, Ireland has secured their spot in the Super Six stage of the tournament. Their earlier victories against Papua New Guinea and the USA ensured their progression, irrespective of the match's outcome. Bangladesh concluded the group stage undefeated, topping their group.
