Bangladesh won by scoring 100 runs, but still Asia Cup semi-final is not confirmed

New Delhi. Women’s Asia Cup matches are being played in Sri Lanka. India and host Sri Lanka have confirmed their semi-final tickets. On the other hand, despite Bangladesh’s first win, there is doubt over its progress. After losing the toss, Nigar Sultana’s team bowled lethally and restricted Thailand’s team to just 96 runs. Bangladesh, chasing the target, scored 100 runs in 17.3 overs at the loss of 3 wickets on the basis of Murshida Khatun’s fifty and achieved its first victory.

Bangladesh team played a do or die match against Thailand in the Women’s Asia Cup. The team had lost to host Sri Lanka in the first match and it was necessary to win this match to remain in the race for the semi-finals. Thipcha Putthavong won the toss and decided to bat first against Bangladesh. Thailand’s batting collapsed badly in front of Rabeya Khan’s lethal bowling. Apart from opener Nattaya Boochatham, no batsman could survive. This player scored 40 runs in 41 balls while Suleaporn Laomi played an innings of 17 runs. Thailand scored 96 runs for 9 wickets.