Sultana\u2019s 78-ball century, complemented by Sharmin Akhter\u2019s unbeaten 94, propelled Bangladesh to their highest-ever ODI total \u2014 271\/3 \u2014 eclipsing their previous best of 252. In reply, Thailand collapsed for just 93, their lowest total in the format, as Bangladesh registered their biggest win by runs in ODIs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After losing Ishma Tanjim early in the fourth over, Bangladesh's innings was anchored by a 104-run second-wicket partnership between Sharmin Akhter and Fargana Hoque. Hoque made a fluent half-century off 75 balls before falling to a top-edged slog sweep on 53.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
From there, Sultana took charge, bringing urgency and aggression to the crease. Her boundary-laden innings included calculated sweeps and powerful strokes through the leg side as she raced to her hundred in just 78 deliveries. Together with Sharmin, she added 152 runs for the third wicket, the highest such stand for Bangladesh in ODI history.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sharmin remained stranded on an unbeaten 94, unable to reach her century despite having the strike in the final over. The duo\u2019s fireworks in the final 10 overs saw Bangladesh pile on 77 runs to set an imposing target.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Thailand\u2019s hopes of mounting a challenge were dashed by Bangladesh\u2019s relentless spin attack. Fahima Khatun, playing her 45th ODI, led the charge with a career-best 5 for 21, while Jannatul Ferdus, featuring in just her third ODI, stunned with figures of 5 for 7, including a double-wicket maiden in her very first over.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ferdus dismantled Thailand\u2019s middle and lower order with precision, claiming three wickets before conceding a run. Fahima, introduced after the power-play, made immediate inroads by bowling Chanida Sutthiruang with her first delivery. Thailand\u2019s resistance crumbled as both spinners exploited the slow surface expertly, with the batters offering little challenge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With this thumping win, Bangladesh now sit in third position in the group table with a superior net run rate, having delivered the tournament\u2019s most dominant performance so far. The top two teams from the qualifiers will secure a spot in the ICC Women\u2019s ODI World Cup to be held in India later this year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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With this thumping win, Bangladesh now sit in third position in the group table with a superior net run rate, having delivered the tournament\u2019s most dominant performance so far. The top two teams from the qualifiers will secure a spot in the ICC Women\u2019s ODI World Cup to be held in India later this year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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