Bangladesh defeated the United States by 270 runs in their 2nd Group B match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers at Sunrise Sports Club ground in the Zimbabwean capital Harare on Tuesday.

Opener Shamima Sultana scored historic 130 runs to help Bangladesh reach Bangladesh women scored 322 runs with loss of five wickets in 50 overs.

Besides, opener Murshida Khatun (47), captain Nigar Sultana (33) and Lata Mondal (17) were the other Bangladeshi batter reaching the double figure.

Moksha Chaudhary grabbed two wickets for 64 runs while Mahika Kandanala and Gwwtika Kodali took one wicket each.

Replying to the Bangladesh-set target, the USA Women’s were bundled out cheaply for 52 runs in 30.3 overs, after losing six wickets for just 25 runs in 16.4 overs.

The win confirmed Bangladesh team to play in super six. 

BDST: 2102 HRS, NOV 23, 2021
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