Bangladesh vs Ireland: Sharmin Akhter's 52 sets the target in a 9-run win
Bangladesh beat Ireland by 9 runs. Sharmin Akhter made 52 (45), Jane Maguire took 2 for 24.
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Bangladesh beat Ireland by 9 runs in the Match 16 of Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria. Bangladesh made 153 for 7 in 20 overs; Ireland replied with 144 for 4 in 20 overs. Sharmin Akhter top-scored with 52 (45) at a strike rate of 115.6, and Jane Maguire returned 2 for 24.
How the innings unfolded
Bangladesh — 153 for 7 in 20 overs
Scored at 7.65 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 32 | 1 | 5.33 | 5 (5×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 87 | 2 | 8.70 | 9 (8×4, 1×6) |
| Death overs | 34 | 4 | 8.50 | 4 (1×4, 3×6) |
The largest stand was 70 for the 2nd wicket between Sharmin Akhter and Dilara Akter, from 52 balls (8.08 an over).
Ireland — 144 for 4 in 20 overs
Scored at 7.20 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 40 | 0 | 6.67 | 6 (5×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 71 | 0 | 7.10 | 9 (9×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 33 | 0 | 8.25 | 4 (2×4, 2×6) |
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharmin Akhter | Bangladesh | 52 | 45 | 115.6 | 5 | 1 |
| Dilara Akter | Bangladesh | 35 | 27 | 129.6 | 5 | 0 |
| Sobhana Mostary | Bangladesh | 30 | 16 | 187.5 | 1 | 3 |
| Nigar Sultana | Bangladesh | 13 | 13 | 100.0 | 1 | 0 |
| Juairiya Ferdous | Bangladesh | 11 | 10 | 110.0 | 2 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Maguire | Ireland | 4 | 2 for 24 | 6.00 | 0 |
| Arlene Kelly | Ireland | 4 | 2 for 44 | 11.00 | 0 |
| Orla Prendergast | Ireland | 4 | 1 for 15 | 3.75 | 0 |
| Alana Dalzell | Ireland | 3 | 1 for 20 | 6.67 | 0 |
| Lara McBride | Ireland | 3 | 1 for 25 | 8.33 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 70 (52 balls) for Bangladesh's 2nd wicket — Sharmin Akhter and Dilara Akter
- 25 (13 balls) for Bangladesh's 4th wicket — Sobhana Mostary and Sharmin Akhter
- 19 (20 balls) for Bangladesh's 3rd wicket — Nigar Sultana and Sharmin Akhter
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.