BSS, Dhaka :
Bangladesh Women’s team tasted a 32-run defeat to South Africa (SA) in their opening game of the ICC Women’s World Cup (WC) at Dunedin in New Zealand on Saturday.
In their first match of the first appearance in the World Cup, Bangladesh gave South Africa a tough fight but simply couldn’t close the game due to their lack of experience.
Ayabonga Khaka’s superb seam bowling helped South Africa overcome Bangladesh.
Put in to bat in Dunedin, the Proteas were bundled out for a below-par 207 with Marizanne Kapp (42) and hard-hitting Chloe Tryon (39) lifting them to a competitive total, an ICC press release said. Bangladesh made a steady start, reaching 69 for one before Khaka let rip and reduced them to 85 for four.
A late flurry from Nigar Sultana and Ritu Moni came too late as they managed 175 as South Africa prevailed by 32 runs in Dunedin.
