U19 WC: Bangladesh Completes Campaign with Commanding 10-Wicket Win Against West Indies
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Synopsis
Bangladesh concluded their ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 journey with a resounding 10-wicket win over West Indies. Despite the victory, they did not advance to the semifinals. The bowlers put on an impressive display, limiting the West Indies to just 54 runs.
Key Takeaways
- Bangladesh secured a dominant 10-wicket victory.
- Strong bowling from Nishita Akter Nishi and Anisa Akter Soba.
- West Indies restricted to 54 runs in 13 overs.
- Openers Fahomida Choya and Juairiya Ferdous completed the chase swiftly.
- Bangladesh finished third in the group.
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 28 (NationPress) Bangladesh concluded their journey in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 with a decisive 10-wicket victory over the West Indies at Bayeumas Oval on Tuesday.
Due to rain, the match's start was delayed, shortening it to 13 overs per side. Bangladesh's bowlers delivered a stellar performance, restricting the West Indies to a mere 55 runs for victory. Nishita Akter Nishi and Anisa Akter Soba excelled with the ball, claiming five wickets between them and thwarting West Indies' progress.
The opening duo of Fahomida Choya and Juairiya Ferdous efficiently chased the target, completing the win in just under nine overs, marking their team’s third victory in the tournament.
However, this result was insufficient for advancing to the semifinals, as India and Australia progressed from Super Six Group 1.
Bangladesh's bowlers exhibited tight control, limiting the West Indies to a sluggish start with only 12 runs scored in their four-over powerplay.
Nishita Akter Nishi achieved an early breakthrough, enticing captain Samara Ramnath into a shot that was caught by Habiba Pinky at long-on, dismissing the opener for a duck.
In her next over, Nishita struck again, dismissing Asabi Callendar, who managed to score 12 before being caught in the deep. The spinner then bowled Jahzara Claxton on her first delivery, leaving the West Indies in a precarious position at 16 for three.
Naijanni Cumberbatch and Brianna Harricharan attempted to stabilize the innings, but their partnership was disrupted by Anisa Akter Soba, who bowled Harricharan for three on her first ball.
Cumberbatch anchored the innings with a score of 13 until she was caught by Nishita off the bowling of Jannatul Maoua.
Anisa then bowled Abigail Bryce for two, reducing the West Indies to 42 for six. Amrita Ramtahal managed to top-score with 16, leading the West Indies to a total of 55 runs.
Bangladesh began their chase positively, taking advantage of some subpar fielding to score 11 runs in the opening over.
Openers Fahomida Choya and Juairiya Ferdous quickly found boundaries in the next two overs, racing towards the target.
Though some disciplined bowling slowed their scoring, the West Indies failed to secure a breakthrough.
The opening partnership reached 50 in the ninth over, with Juairiya sealing the match in style by hitting a boundary, leading Bangladesh to a resounding victory.
Brief scores: West Indies 54 for six in 13 overs (Amrita Ramtahal 16, Naijanni Cumberbatch 13; Nishita Akter Nishi 3-11, Anisa Akter Soba 2-13) lost to Bangladesh 55/0 in 8.5 overs (Juairiya Ferdous 25, Fahomida Choya 14; Naijanni Cumberbatch 0-4, Aaliyah Weekes 0-7) by 10 wickets.
