DHAKA: Bangladesh registered victories against Zimbabwe in the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s World T20 Qualifer tournament in Thailand to book one of the last two berths for the Women’s World T20 to be held in India in 2016.
Bangladesh will play with current champions Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies in the 10-nation battle in the Women’s World T20 title.
Ireland is another team that finalized their place in the clash beating Scotland.
The tournament will be staged alongside the men’s event - from March 11 to April 3 next year.
On Thursday, Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 31 runs to qualify for the final.
Batting first, Bangladesh finished with a total of 89 for 5 in their 20 overs with Fargana Hoque (43) top-scoring.
In reply, Zimbabwe ended up being bowled out for 58 with Rumana Ahmed (4-8) starring with the ball.
Jahanara Alam, Bangladesh Women's captain, was delighted with the victory and said, “The team is very happy, there is a lot of excitement today. This is the first time we have qualified for the ICC Women's World T20. Last time, we directly played in the event, but this time we needed to qualify, so we're very happy.”
Brief scores:
At Thailand Cricket Ground, Bangkok
Bangladesh Women 89-5, 20 overs (Fargana Hoque 43, Sharmin Akhter 22; Josephine Nkomo 2-12)
Zimbabwe Women, 58 all out, 19.1 overs (Pellagia Mujaji 10; Rumana Ahmed 4-8)
Bangladesh Women won by 31 runs
Player of the Match: Rumana Ahmed (Bangladesh Women)
Bangladesh Women will face Ireland in the final on December 5 (Saturday).
Source: cricbuzz
BDST: 0911 HRS, DEC 04, 2015
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