Bangladesh Take on Pakistan in Crucial Women’s World Cup Qualifier Match
Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty has won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in a crucial match of the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, reports Observer BD. This marks the fourth time in five qualifier matches that Bangladesh has batted first.
The match, which is being played today, is a do-or-die situation for Bangladesh as a win would secure a direct entry into the main tournament. However, if they lose, they will have to rely on the result of the West Indies vs Thailand match. According to Observer BD, Bangladesh has made one change in the playing XI for today’s match against Pakistan, with out-of-form Subhana Mostary being dropped and wicketkeeper-batter Dilara Akter being included.
The rest of the players remain unchanged from the previous match against the West Indies. Pakistan, on the other hand, has already won all four of their previous matches in the qualifiers, ensuring their spot in the World Cup. As per Observer BD, Bangladesh’s playing XI for today’s match includes Dilara Akter, Fargana Hoque Pinky, Sharmin Akter Supta, Nigar Sultana Joty (captain), Swarna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Jannatul Ferdous Sumona, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, and Marufa Akter.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s playing XI includes Shawal Zulfiqar, Muneeba Ali, Sidra Ameen, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Parvaiz, Fatima Sana (captain), Sidra Nawaz, Rameen Shamim, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal, and Nashra Sandhu. Observer BD reports that Bangladesh not only needs to win but also hopes that the Caribbean team either loses or, if they win, doesn’t do so by a big margin.
In such a scenario, Joty and her team will have to perform exceptionally well to secure a spot in the main round of the tournament. As quoted by Observer BD, Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty has decided to bat first, hoping to put up a competitive total on the board.
The Women’s World Cup Qualifiers have been a thrilling tournament so far, with teams battling it out for a spot in the main event. According to Observer BD, Bangladesh’s match against Pakistan is one of the most crucial ones, with the winner securing a direct entry into the World Cup. The team that loses will have to wait and watch the results of other matches, hoping to get a chance to play in the main tournament.
The stage is set for an exciting encounter between Bangladesh and Pakistan, with both teams determined to give it their all. As per Observer BD, the match will be a thrilling contest, with the winner securing a spot in the main round of the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
