Ireland Overpowered by Bangladesh in ODI Series Opener
First ODI, Sher-e-Bangla Stadium
Bangladesh: 252-4 (50 overs)
- Sharmin Akhter 96, Fargana Hoque Pinky 61
- Cara Sargent 2-51
Ireland: 98 all out (28.5 overs)
- Sarah Forbes 25, Laura Delany 22
- Nahida Akter 3-23, Sultana Khatun 3-23
Bangladesh won by 154 runs
Match Summary:
Bangladesh secured a commanding 154-run victory over Ireland in the opening ODI of the three-match series in Mirpur.
After opting to bat, Bangladesh built a strong total of 252-4. Openers Murshida Khatun and Fargana Hoque Pinky provided a steady foundation with a 59-run stand before Khatun was caught off Laura Delany's bowling. *Sharmin Akhter* anchored the innings with a brilliant 96, falling just short of her century, while Pinky added a solid 61.
In response, Ireland's chase faltered from the outset. Successive deliveries from Marufa Akter removed captain Gaby Lewis (5) and Amy Hunter (0), leaving Ireland reeling. Brief resistance came from Sarah Forbes (25) and Orla Prendergast, but the team stumbled to 48-3.
Laura Delany's 22 provided some hope, but once she was dismissed by Nahida Akter, the Irish tail collapsed dramatically, losing their last five wickets for just 14 runs and folding for 98. Both Nahida Akter and Sultana Khatun claimed impressive figures of 3-23.
The second ODI is scheduled for Saturday, with the series to be followed by three T20 matches.
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