Fri Oct 04 14:36:57 UTC 2024: ## Bangladesh Women Dominate Scotland in T20 World Cup Opener

**Sharjah, UAE:** Bangladesh Women kicked off their Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with a convincing 16-run victory over tournament debutants Scotland. The win marked Bangladesh’s first T20 World Cup triumph in a decade.

Sobhana Mostary’s 39 runs and a quickfire cameo of 12 runs from Shathi Rani propelled Bangladesh to a respectable 119/7 in their 20 overs. Scotland, in reply, struggled to build momentum, managing only 103/7 despite a valiant effort from captain Kathryn Bryce.

Bangladesh’s bowling attack, led by Player of the Match Ritu Moni, proved too strong for the Scots. Moni’s exceptional bowling performance stifled Scotland’s chase and ultimately secured victory for Bangladesh.

Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana expressed delight at the win, highlighting the team’s decade-long wait for a World Cup victory. She praised the team’s bowling attack and the positive energy within the squad.

Meanwhile, Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce acknowledged the tough start to their World Cup journey but expressed confidence that the team will bounce back.

The victory sets up an exciting clash for Bangladesh against England on October 5th, while Scotland will face the 2016 champions, West Indies, on October 6th.

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