The Bangladesh Women’s Team secured a narrow 3-wicket victory over the Sri Lanka Women’s in the opening ODI of their three-match series in Rajshahi.
Batting first, Sri Lanka Women posted a competitive 205/9 in their 50 overs. Imesha Dulhani scored 52, while Hansima Karunaratne added 54.
For Bangladesh, Ritu Moni impressed with 3 wickets, while Nahida Akter picked up 2.
In reply, Bangladesh chased down the target in 48.3 overs, finishing at 206/7.
Sharmin Akhter led the charge with a crucial 86, supported by Shobhana Mostary, who made 41.
Sri Lanka bowlers fought hard, with Devmi Vihanga claiming 3 wickets and Malki Madara taking 2, but it wasn’t enough to stop Bangladesh from taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
