Published: 11:31 AM, 04 June 2026
Tigresses register first victory in tri-series T20
Skipper Nigar Sultana Joty led the victory with 47 ball-58 and was adjudged the player of the match. -BCB
After tasting two consecutive defeats, Bangladesh Women's team finally returned to winning way with a comprehensive 34-run victory over hosts Scotland in a Tri-nation T20 tournament at Edinburg on Wednesday.
The Tigresses lost to Scotland and Netherlands in their previous two first-leg encounters.
Skipper Nigar Sultana Joty led the victory with 47 ball-58, a knock that lifted Bangladesh to a challenging 152-6 after electing to bat first.
SobhanaMostary made 39. Joty and Mostary added 77 runs for the fourth wicket after Bangladesh were slumped to 23-3, keeping them on course for a third straight defeat.
Later, ShornaAkter chipped-in-with 20 runs to propel the side past 150-run mark.
RituMoni then shined in with bowling, having scalped 4-12, her career-best figure, which was instrumental in bowling out Scotland for 118 in 19 overs.
MarufaAkter and SanjidaAkterMeghla took two wickets apiece to complement her effort.
Sarah Bryce top-scored for Scotland with 40 while skipper Kathryn Bryce made 21.
Earlier, Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty believes that her side is boasted with all ingredients to compete with the world's best teams at the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, as she prepares to lead the team in the showcase event for the third time.
The tournament will mark Bangladesh's seventh appearance at the Women's T20 World Cup and Joty's sixth participation overall since making her debut in the competition as an 18-year-old in 2016.
Bangladesh heads into the tournament encouraged by its progress in recent years, particularly after ending a 10-year wait for a Women's T20 World Cup victory by defeating Scotland in 2024.
Nigar said that breakthrough win was a significant milestone for the team and one they hope to build upon this year.
Bangladesh have been placed in a challenging group featuring several teams like India, Australia, South Africa, and Pakistan. Those team have strong records in ICC events and regularly feature in semifinals and finals. Despite the tough draw, Joty believes her side can compete with any opponent.
Bangladesh will also face tournament debutants the Netherlands, a side they defeated during the qualification campaign. Joty said the team's unbeaten run in the qualifier was crucial in building confidence ahead of the World Cup.
While Bangladesh has struggled for consistent results in bilateral cricket since the last Women's Cricket World Cup, Joty pointed to several encouraging individual performances.
ShornaAkter and SharminAkhter impressed with the bat during the recent series against Sri Lanka, while Sultana Khatun claimed career-best bowling figures in the final match despite Bangladesh suffering a narrow defeat.
The team is currently competing in a tri-series in Edinburgh involving Scotland and the Netherlands as part of its preparations for the World Cup and to gain experience in conditions similar to those expected in England.
The upcoming event will be Bangladesh's first major women's tournament in England, presenting a new challenge for the players.
