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Bowlers, Murshida Khatun Lead Bangladesh To 119-run Win In Women’s ODI Series Opener Against SA
JB Marks Oval: A team effort from bowlers and an unbeaten half-century from Murshida Khatun helped Bangladesh seal a famous 119-run win over South Africa for the first time since 2017 in the women’s ODI series opener to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.
Murshida, who was the Player of the Match, produced a career-best innings of 91 not out off 100 deliveries, including 12 fours, to guide Bangladesh to an imposing total of 250/3 before spinner Nahida Akter claimed figures of 3-33 and lead the bowling attack in skittling South Africa for 131 all out in 36.3 overs.
After being put into bat by the hosts’, Bangladesh made the most of their opportunity as openers Shamima Sultana (34) and Fargana Hoque (35) put together a first-wicket partnership worth 66 runs within 15 overs before debutant Eliz-Mari Marx (1/43) took the former out and claiming her first ODI wicket.
