Bangladesh women faced another defeat

Australia, being the most successful team in the world, has a significant edge over Bangladesh, who are just beginning to make a mark on the international stage. Despite their efforts, the Tigresses couldn't display maturity against the visitors on their home ground. They suffered a big defeat in the first match, scoring only 118 runs, and faced another significant loss in the second match.

In the second One Day International (ODI) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Nigar Sultana Joti's team lost by 6 wickets.

Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first. However, openers Farzana Haque Pinky and Sobhana Mostary struggled to score runs. Despite playing 8.3 overs, they managed to score only 17 runs as a partnership. Sobhana Mostary got out after scoring 3 runs off 20 balls bowled by Megan Schutt.

Farzana couldn't even touch the double-figure mark, scoring only 7 runs off 52 balls before becoming Sophie Molineux's victim. Murshida Khatun also got out after scoring 5 runs off 24 balls bowled by Ashleigh Gardner.

When the team's total reached just 27 runs in 17.4 overs, the fourth batter Nigar Sultana Joti got out after scoring 1 run off 5 balls. Joti was dismissed by Ferhana Moneeque.

The partnership between Fahima Khatun and Ritu Moni added 25 runs, helping Bangladesh reach the 50-run mark. However, both were dismissed within 5 balls. Ritu Moni scored 10 runs off 24 balls, while Fahima scored 11 runs off 19 balls.

Sorna Aktar (2 runs off 19 balls) and Rabeya Khan (3 runs off 17 balls) couldn't contribute significantly. However, Nahida Akter took the responsibility to increase the runs, scoring 16 runs off 23 balls. Marufa Akter added another 20 runs. Despite their efforts, Bangladesh couldn't reach the 100-run mark, collapsing at 97 runs in 44.1 overs. Nahida Akter was the highest scorer for the team with 22 runs.

For the Australian Women's team, Sophie Molineux took 3 wickets, while Ashleigh Gardner, Alana King, and Georgia Wareham took 2 wickets each. Megan Schutt also claimed 2 wickets.

Australia had an easy target of 98 runs to chase. Despite losing the partnership of Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield early, they managed to secure victory. Litchfield scored 5 runs off 7 balls before getting out. Another opener, Alyssa, scored 15 runs off 29 balls. Nahida Akter took the catch off Rabeya Khan's bowling.

Beth Mooney scored 8 runs off 12 balls and was bowled by Sultana Khatun. Tahelya McGrath got run out scoring 10 runs off 22 balls.

Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner remained unbeaten, leading Australia to victory with 6 wickets in hand and 26.1 overs to spare. Perry scored 35 runs, while Gardner scored 20 runs.

For Bangladesh, Sultana Khatun and Rabeya Khan took 1 wicket each.