Sat Nov 30 10:44:50 UTC 2024: **Bangladesh Women Win Thriller Against Ireland in Cricket Match**
DHAKA, BANGLADESH – Bangladesh Women secured a thrilling five-wicket victory over Ireland Women in their recent One Day International (ODI) match. Ireland, batting first, posted a competitive 193/6 in their allotted 50 overs. Amy Hunter top-scored for Ireland with a well-played 68 runs off 88 balls, while Orla Prendergast contributed 37. Sultana Khatun (2/32) and Shorna Akter (1/6) were the pick of the Bangladesh bowlers.
In response, Bangladesh chased down the target with relative ease, reaching 197/5 in 43.5 overs. Fargana Hoque led the chase with a composed 50 (89 balls) and Sharmin Akhter added a valuable 43 (63 balls). Despite Laura Delany’s (2/43) and Orla Prendergast’s (1/10) efforts with the ball, Bangladesh’s batters successfully navigated the Irish bowling attack. The match was punctuated by several boundaries and sixes from both sides, resulting in an exciting contest that kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the final ball.
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