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During the third T20I match against India Women in Sylhet on Thursday (May 2) Nigar Sultana, the captain of the Bangladesh Women‘s cricket team, visibly expressed her frustration at the on-field umpire’s decision following her LBW dismissal .
Bangladesh’s struggles despite promising start
Bangladesh entered the game already trailing in the five-match series, having been decisively defeated by India in the first two matches. Despite a promising start with Murshida Khan and Dilara Akter forming a formidable partnership during the powerplay, putting on 46 runs in the initial 6.3 overs, the team struggled to maintain momentum. Unfortunately, their innings took a downturn as wickets fell at regular intervals thereafter, resulting in a notable deceleration of their run rate.
Nigar Sultana’s frustration over LBW dismissal
Sultana showcased her determination by holding firm at the crease, contributing 28 runs off 36 balls to anchor Bangladesh’s innings. With 10 balls remaining and the team at 108/4, she faced Radha Yadav‘s delivery. Taking an aggressive stance, Sultana advanced down the pitch to meet the good length ball. However, her attempt to strike the ball down the ground proved unsuccessful as she misjudged its trajectory, resulting in it hitting her front pad. Despite the apparent impact appearing high, with Sultana positioned almost two meters down the pitch and the ball contacting her thigh pad, the umpire raised the finger.
In a display of evident frustration, as Sultana made her way off the pitch, she couldn’t contain her emotions. Shouting towards the dugout, she vented her dissatisfaction with the decision. Then, with visible exasperation, she flung her bat and helmet away as she crossed over the boundary, a stark reflection of her disappointment in the moment.
Here’s the video:
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— Slog sweep(harry’s version) (@143vEng) May 2, 2024
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Valuable contributions from Dilara Akter and Sobhana Mostary
In addition to Sultana’s notable contribution, Akter emerged as a standout performer with the bat, showcasing her prowess by scoring 39 runs off just 27 deliveries, which included five boundaries. Sobhana Mostary also made a valuable contribution, adding 15 runs off 20 balls to Bangladesh’s total. Opting to bat first, Bangladesh posted a score of 117/8 in their allotted 20 overs. India’s bowling attack was led by Radha, who emerged as the top wicket-taker with figures of 2/22, while Renuka Singh, Pooja Vastrakar and Shreyanka Patil each claimed one wicket apiece.
India Women’s clinical chase
In a formidable response, Team India successfully chased down the target with nine balls to spare and seven wickets in hand. Shafali Varma led the charge with a brilliant innings, notching up 51 runs off just 38 deliveries, which included eight boundaries. Smriti Mandhana also made a significant contribution, scoring 47 runs off 42 balls, featuring one six and five boundaries. The dynamic duo forged a commanding 91 runs partnership for the opening wicket, setting the stage for India’s victory. Meanwhile, Nahida Khan, Rabeya Khan and Ritu Moni managed to pick up one wicket each for the hosts.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.