Bangladesh scored 191/2 in 20 overs, where as Malaysia scored 77/8 in 20 overs.
So, finally Bangladesh beat Malaysia by 114 runs.
A powerful batting performance led by Murshida Khatun and skipper Nigar Sultana, followed by a clinical display with the ball, propelled Bangladesh to a crushing 114-run victory over Malaysia in the Asia Cup match on Wednesday (July 24).
Murshida scored 80 off 59 balls, while Sultana remained unbeaten with 62 off just 37 balls, helping Bangladesh amass a formidable total of 191/2.
In response, Malaysia struggled and finished at 77/8.
The Difference: Bangladesh’s Dominance in All Phases
BANGLADESH
Powerplay: Dilara Powers Bangladesh’s Positive Start
Phase score – 51/0 [RR: 8.5; 4s/6s: 6/1]
Malaysia managed to contain Bangladesh in the first three overs despite a few boundaries from Murshida.
Dilara Akter, after a slow start, picked up the pace with a boundary off Suabika Manivannan.
The fifth over was pivotal as Dilara smashed a six and two fours off Aisya Eleesa, contributing to a 15-run over.
Murshida also added a boundary in the final over of the powerplay, setting up a strong start for Bangladesh.
Middle Overs: Murshida-Sultana Provide Strong Base
Phase score – 75/1 [RR: 8.33; 4s/6s: 9/0]
Dilara and Murshida hit a boundary each off Eleesa in the seventh over before Dilara fell to Mahirah Izzati Ismail.
Murshida and Sultana then formed a strong partnership, regularly finding the boundary and targeting Ismail.
The 14th over, bowled by Ismail, saw three fours hit by the duo, with Murshida reaching her fifty off 45 balls.
Elsa Hunter bowled economically, conceding only 17 runs in her three-over spell during this phase.
Death Overs: Sultana’s Blitz Helps Bangladesh Post Big Total
Phase score – 65/1 [RR: 13.0; 4s/6s: 5/3]
Murshida hit a four off Winifred Duraisingam before Sultana struck a six in the same over.
Murshida brought up her highest T20I score with a six off Hunter but was dismissed shortly after.
Sultana then dominated, hitting a flurry of boundaries off Suabika, including two fours and a six in the final over, as she completed a 34-ball fifty, helping Bangladesh post their second-highest total in women’s T20Is.
MALAYSIA
Powerplay: Bangladesh Keep Malaysia in Check
Phase score – 26/2 [RR: 4.33; 4s/6s: 4/0]
Jahanara Alam struck early, dismissing Ainna Hamizah Hashim for a duck in the opening over.
Elsa Hunter provided some resistance with four boundaries in the first five overs, but Wan Julia struggled at the other end.
Hunter’s dismissal to Nahida Akter in the sixth over further dented Malaysia’s progress.
Middle Overs: Bangladesh Dominate with Regular Wickets
Phase score – 30/3 [RR: 3.33; 4s/6s: 3/0]
Malaysia managed to avoid losing wickets from overs 6-10 but couldn’t accelerate their scoring, reaching a run rate of only 4.2 by the 10th over.
Attempting to increase the pace, Wan Julia was dismissed by Ritu Moni for 11 off 25 balls, and Duraisingam fell to Nahida for 8 off 16.
Shorna Akter’s wicket of Aina Najwa in the 15th over left Malaysia in deep trouble at five down.
Death Overs: Bangladesh Seal Big Win
Phase score – 21/3 [RR: 4.2; 4s/6s: 1/0]
The match continued to trend in Bangladesh’s favor, with Malaysia focusing on avoiding a total collapse by batting their full quota of overs.
They ended well short of Bangladesh’s total, suffering their third consecutive defeat.
Rabeya Khan and Sabikun Nahar also contributed with wickets, with six out of seven Bangladeshi bowlers getting on the wickets tally.
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