Tigresses thrash Nepal in SA Games

Bangladesh Women's cricket team picked up their second win of the ongoing 13th South Asian Games (SA Games) after they outclassed Nepal by 10 wickets in their second game on Wednesday at Pokhara Rangasala, Pokhara.

Opted to bowl first after winning the toss, Bangladesh bowlers led by Rabeya Khan kept Nepal under pressure and dismissed them for a paltry 50 in 19.2 overs. Rabeya Khan impressed everyone with brilliant bowling displayed. She grabbed four wickets for eight runs including two maidens in her four over spell.

Only three Nepal's batsmen could reach double digit. Skipper Rubina Chhetry top scored 13 runs for Nepal. Bangladesh pacer Jahanara Alam also took two wickets as Nepal had no answer against Bangladeshi attack.

In response Bangladesh did not face any trouble as they chased down the goal comfortably with all 10 wickets in hand with 74 balls to spare. Rabeya Khan was adjudged the player of the match.

Earlier, in the first game, Bangladesh beat their Sri Lankan counterpart by seven wickets. With two wins under their belt, Bangladesh are closer to confirm final ticket.

Bangladesh Women will face the Maldives on Thursday at the same venue. While Bangladesh won their first two games, Maldives played one game and lost that to the hosts Nepal by 10 wickets. In the league basis match, the top two teams will play for the final scheduled to be held on December 9 at the same venue.

Bangladesh Women's cricket team for SA Games: Salma Khatun (Captain), Nigar Sultana, Jahanara Alam, Ayesha Rahman, Farjana Haque, Murshida Khatun, Sanjida Islam, Shabnam Mustari, Fahima Khatun, Shamima Sultana, Nahida Akter, Khadija Tul Kubra, Ritu Moni, Puja Chakraborty and Rabeya Akter.