Bangladesh Women Struggle at 67/2 in T20I Against West Indies

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts — Bangladesh Women faced a challenging start in the first T20I of their West Indies tour, scoring 67 runs for the loss of two wickets after 12 overs at Warner Park on Monday, Jan. 28, 2025. Sharmin Akhter and Nigar Sultana Joty were at the crease, with Akhter scoring 19 runs and Joty contributing 11 runs.

The match began at 3:30 AM local time, with Bangladesh Women batting first. West Indies bowlers Afy Fletcher and Karishma Ramharack kept the pressure on, with Fletcher taking one wicket for 20 runs in three overs. Ramharack, though wicketless, conceded 17 runs in her three overs.

Key moments included a boundary by Akhter, who lofted the ball over the infield, and an LBW dismissal that saw Sobhana Mostary depart after scoring 18 runs. “The batter missed a straight ball and was struck on the pads,” said the umpire, confirming the decision.

Earlier, Dilara Akter and Sobhana Mostary opened the innings for Bangladesh, with Akter hitting two boundaries before being dismissed. Mostary followed shortly after, caught by a fielder off Hayley Matthews‘ bowling.

The match is part of Bangladesh Women’s tour of the West Indies, with both teams looking to gain momentum early in the series. Fans can follow live updates as the game progresses.