ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier: Upsets Abound in Lahore
In a dramatic turn of events in Lahore, Bangladesh defeated Ireland in a thrilling match, winning by two wickets, while Scotland secured a convincing 58-run victory over Thailand in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier. The victories mean Bangladesh now has two wins from two matches, while Ireland has suffered three narrow defeats.
Key Takeaways:
- Bangladesh's Ritu Moni led her team to a stunning two-wicket victory over Ireland, making an unbeaten 67 off 61 deliveries.
- Ireland's Orla Prendergast scored a valuable 41 and took two wickets in her first three overs, but could not prevent the defeat.
- Scotland's Kathryn Bryce starred with the bat, making 60, and was supported by Megan McColl's 57 as Scotland claimed their second victory at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier with a 58-run win over Thailand.
- Rachel Slater's fine bowling helped Scotland to their victory, finishing with impressive figures of three for nine in her six overs.
- Bangladesh's skipper, Nigar Sultana Joty, made a half-century in the winning chase against Ireland.
- Scotland's skipper, Kathryn Bryce, and Megan McColl's partnership of 107 runs helped them to a strong total of 206 against Thailand.
Statistics:
- Ireland's Laura Delany scored 63 against Bangladesh in the second-most runs by an Irish player in the match.
- Ritu Moni's unbeaten 67 off 61 deliveries is the second-highest score by a Bangladeshi player in the match.
- Scottland's Abtaha Maqsood took three wickets for 26 runs against Thailand, her best bowling figures in the tournament.
- The win against Ireland marked Bangladesh's second victory in two matches at the ICC Women's Cricket Qualifier.
- Thailand has suffered their third consecutive narrow defeat, losing both matches by over 50 runs.
Sources:
- ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier website
- ESPN Cricinfo's live coverage of the matches
- International Cricket Council press releases.