Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana revealed that her group was left in tears after their heartbreaking loss to South Africa in Vizag within the Ladies’s World Cup 2025 on Monday, October 13. Bangladesh posted 232 runs. of their 50 overs on the again of fifties from Sharmin and Shorna Akter and appeared to have their noses in entrance when the Proteas have been left reeling at 78 for 5.
From there, Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon scored fifties earlier than Nadine de Klerk pulled off one other ending masterclass to safe the three-wicket winThis was the second time Bangladesh misplaced an in depth encounter after falling to England and their straight one within the match. Regardless of this, Sultana stated she was happy with her younger group’s efficiency as they gave their 110 %.
The Bangladesh skipper stated regardless of batting sensibly within the powerplay, they have been 10-15 runs quick ultimately.
“To start with, I’m actually happy with the way in which my women fought until the final ball of the match however I’m unhappy as a result of they’re crying within the dressing room. They’re so younger. I’m actually joyful as they gave their 110% within the floor, struggle for every run and they’re very emotional. They saved believing that we are able to get this win. It was an enormous studying for us.
“See, we’ve got been dropping early wickets within the powerplay. Our foremost plan was to not giveaway any wicket contained in the powerplay and in addition construct a partnership. We launched Pinky at this time. She is a senior participant. Everybody gave their greatest within the center however we have been nonetheless 10-15 runs quick. Perhaps that might’ve been a much bigger distinction at this time,” stated Sultana.
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‘Match slipped away after thirtieth over’
Sultana drew parallels to the England loss and felt the sport slipped away after the thirtieth over. Bangladesh additionally dropped catches of Tryon and De Klerk at essential factors within the recreation however Sultana feels her aspect has proven braveness within the match.
“This occurred within the England recreation as properly. We managed to choose 5 early wickets however the match slipped away after the thirtieth over. Through the break, we have been speaking about hitting the fitting lengths. The bowlers did rather well. Sadly one thing occurred within the center which occurs within the recreation of cricket. It was a very good expertise for us. My group may be very younger however they’ve proven good braveness since that New Zealand recreation,” stated Sultana.
“I’ll simply say that everybody must be happy with their efforts. This isn’t our final recreation of the match. We’ve got 3 extra video games left. We needs to be proud and we must always maintain our heads held excessive. We gave them a tricky struggle.”
Bangladesh face Australia of their subsequent match on October 16.
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