Bangladesh ‘A’ prevailed over Pakistan ‘A’ in the second semi-final of the ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars women’s by 54 runs here at the Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok.
After being asked to bat first, Bangladesh ‘A’ posted 110-8 in 20 overs and then bowled out Pakistan ‘A’ for 56 in 16.4 overs.
Skipper Fahima Khatun led Bangladesh ‘A’ from front with her all-round performance that included 40 not out with the bat and two for six with the ball in her three overs. She walked in to bat at 39-2 in 7.5 overs after both the opening duo of Shamima Sultana (13, 13b, 2x4s) and Ishma Tanjim (12, 23b, 1×4) had departed.
Apart from the top four, no other Bangladesh ‘A’ batter entered the double figures. For Pakistan ‘A’, skipper Hafsa Khalid picked up two wickets, while Omaima Sohail, Momina Riasat, Waheeda Akhtar and Anosha Nasir dismissed one batter each.
In turn, only Shawaal Zulfiqar (14, 17b, 1×6), Hafsa (12, 15b, 1×4) and Yusra Amir (11, 18b, 2x4s) got starts for Pakistan ‘A’ but in vain as wickets kept falling at regular intervals.
Sanjida Akter Meghla picked up three for six apart from Fahima’s two scalps and Farjana Easmin, Fatema Jahan and Fariha Trisna’s one strike each.
Scores in brief:
Bangladesh women’s ‘A’ beat Pakistan women’s ‘A’ by 54 runs at Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok
Bangladesh ‘A’ 110-8, 20 overs (Fahima Khatun 40 not out; Hafsa Khalid 2-25)
Pakistan ‘A’ 56 all out, 16.4 overs (Shawaal Zulfiqar 14; Sanjida Akter Meghla 3-6, Fahima Khatun 2-6)
Player of the match – Fahima Khatun (Bangladesh ‘A’)
