Bangladesh women's cricket team kicked off their preparations for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 in style, securing a commanding five-wicket win over Scotland in a warm-up fixture at the LCCA Ground in Pakistan on Sunday (Apr 6).
Chasing a challenging target of 252, the Tigresses displayed a composed and clinical batting performance, reaching 252 for five in just 41.3 overs. Sobhana Mostary led the charge with an unbeaten 57, while Fargana Haque chipped in with 48. Ritu Moni contributed 34, and Ishma Tanjim added a handy 26.
Earlier, Scotland put up a competitive total of 251 for seven in their allotted 50 overs. Sarah Bryce top-scored with 58, while Darcey Carter (55) and Katherine Fraser (an unbeaten 52) added crucial runs to keep the scoreboard ticking. Katherine Bryce also contributed 31.
Ritu Moni picked up two for 22 in her economical spell, and Marufa Akter took one for 22.
