END OF OVER:20 | 7 Runs 1 Wkt | BAN-W: 119/7 | RR: 5.95
- Rabeya Khan1 (1b)
- Fahima Khatun10 (5b)
- Saskia Horley2-0-13-3
- Kathryn Bryce4-0-23-1
3:28pm An innings that never really took off, which seems a strange thing to say after the intent Bangladesh showed at the top. Unfortunately for them, they could not back it up with the requisite execution. Rani scored 29 and Mostary managed 36 but both of those knocks came at a strike rate under 100. Sultana tried to hurry things up but found the going tough too. In that context, Fahima's five-ball 10 was quite handy.
Scotland, for large swathes, were excellent, especially with the ball. There weren't too many extras or freebies and they hit their lines and lengths. On a track that was a touch slow, they bowled at the stumps, which made hitting them tougher. Horley closed out the innings well with her career-best figures. Bell, Fraser and Kathryn bagged a wicket apiece too. The only thing that let them down was their catching. But that said, Scotland, at this stage, will be the happier of the two sides. Join us in a bit for the run-chase!
Sobhana Mostary: Wicket is very good, ball is coming onto the bat and it was very easy to play. They (Scotland) also bowled well. Our target was 140. We could not achieve it but no worries, our bowling is good and we can fight with this total. We are confident, bowling is our strength.
Rabeya to face the final ball
Nigar Sultana c KE Bryce b Horley 18 (32m 18b 1x4 0x6) SR: 100.00
Right. Six balls left. Sultana on strike. Can Bangladesh get up to 125? Horley to bowl
Walt: "Sarah Bryce: "I meant to do that," probably!"
END OF OVER:19 | 9 Runs | BAN-W: 112/6 | RR: 5.89
- Nigar Sultana17 (16b)
- Fahima Khatun5 (2b)
- Kathryn Bryce4-0-23-1
- Saskia Horley1-0-6-2
Fahima on strike now
Kathryn to bowl the 19th
END OF OVER:18 | 6 Runs 2 Wkts | BAN-W: 103/6 | RR: 5.72
- Nigar Sultana13 (12b)
- Saskia Horley1-0-6-2
- Kathryn Bryce3-0-14-1
Ritu Moni st †SJ Bryce b Horley 5 (3m 4b 1x4 0x6) SR: 125.00
Moni in at 7
Ross: "Just three wides from Scotland so far. Often that's where those below the top, top elite teams fall away so that's an impressive tally in the extras column." -- They have been very tidy today, rarely offering Bangladesh any freebies to relieve the pressure.
Shorna Akter c Chatterji b Horley 5 (7m 7b 0x4 0x6) SR: 71.42
More spin. Here's Horley
END OF OVER:17 | 6 Runs | BAN-W: 97/4 | RR: 5.70
- Shorna Akter5 (6b)
- Nigar Sultana12 (11b)
- Kathryn Bryce3-0-14-1
- Olivia Bell4-0-23-1