Bangladesh U-19 Women’s Team Defeats England in Super Over in T20 World Cup Warm-up Match

In a thrilling T20 World Cup preparation match, Bangladesh U-19 Women’s Cricket Team defeated England by 2 runs in a Super Over. England, batting first, scored 113 runs. In reply, Bangladesh also reached 113, leading to a Super Over.

During the Super Over, England’s Tilly Cortin Coleman bowled. Sadia Akter hit a six and took 1 run on the remaining balls, guiding Bangladesh to a total of 11 runs in the Super Over.

Chasing 12 runs to win, England’s innings faltered under pressure. Habiba Islam Pinki bowled tightly, and England's top order collapsed. On the third ball, England lost a wicket, and they were left needing 5 runs from the final ball. They could only manage 2 runs, handing Bangladesh a 2-run victory.

Earlier, England posted 113 runs after losing 9 wickets in their 20 overs. Prisha Thanawala was the highest scorer for England with 28 runs, while Tilly Cortin made 23, and Amu Surenkumar contributed 16 runs.

For Bangladesh, Anisha Akter Shoba took 3 wickets, and Fahmida Choua claimed 2 wickets.

In their chase of 114, Bangladesh struggled, with the highest scorer being Zuyra Ferdous and Sadia Akter, both making 20 runs. Sadia Islam contributed 16 runs. Bangladesh needed 1 run from the final ball to win, with 1 wicket remaining. However, Nishita Akter was run out, sending the match into the Super Over.

England’s Foye Brett claimed 3 wickets, and Davina Perrin took 2 wickets in the match.