A remarkable display of skill and athleticism, Bangladesh Fahima Khatun shone brightly at the opening ceremony of his team Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Match against Scotland in Sharjah on Thursday (October 3). Khatu’s extraordinary on-field prowess was highlighted when he scored a breathtaking goal. Darcey Carterleft an indelible mark on the tournament.
A turning point in Scotland’s hurling
The defining moment came in the 15th over of Scotland’s innings. after Priyanaz Chatterjee‘s failed escape, Carter entered the fray Sarah Bryce in the crease. The pair looked to form a solid partnership; however, Real rites had other plans. After starting third over with a dot ball, Moni delivered a good length ball that was well placed around the off stump. Under pressure from the increasing run rate, Carter attempted a risky aerial shot to break the shackles, lofting the ball towards the boundary. It was here that Khatu’s brilliance came to the fore, as she positioned herself perfectly near the long-standing frontier, ready to pounce.
Fahima Khatun shocks Darcey Carter with an exceptional boundary catch
Khatu’s fighting effort was not unusual. As Carter swung towards the boundary, Fahima bounced back and timed his bounce with remarkable accuracy. He leapt into the air, caught the ball cleanly off his right shoulder and ensured his feet stayed on the boundary. The execution of his catch was flawless, demonstrating his awareness and agility in the field. This spectacular dismissal not only marked a landmark in the match but also sent shockwaves through the Scotland camp, providing a much-needed breakthrough for Bangladesh. Carter’s stunned expression as he made his way back to the bunker attested to the impact of Khatu’s shooting.
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Bangladesh beat Scotland in the opening match of T20 Women’s World Cup 2024
Earlier, Bangladesh batted first with the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, scoring 119 runs. Sobhana Mostary He backed it up with 38 balls for 36 runs Shathi Rani‘s 29 runs off 32 balls. Ritu Moni played a crucial role with the ball, taking 2 wickets for just 15 runs in 4 overs, earning her the Man of the Match award. In reply, Scotland managed to reach a total of 103 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Bryce was outstanding for the Scottish side who were not out on 49 runs from 52 balls. Despite this, Moni and Khatun struggled to build a partnership as their bowling was too effective for them. In the end, Bangladesh secured a solid victory over Scotland by 16 runs.
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