**Women’s WC: Sharmin, Shorna Power Bangladesh to 232/6 Against South Africa**

*By Parth Dhall | Oct 13, 2025, 08:41 pm*

In a thrilling encounter at the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, Bangladesh posted a competitive total of 232/6 in their 50 overs against South Africa at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.

### Bangladesh Remain Cautious in the First Half

Opting to bat first, Bangladesh adopted a careful approach in the opening stages. Openers Fargana Hoque and Rubya Haider put together a steady 53-run partnership. However, the team’s progress was measured, reaching the 100-run milestone only in the 30th over. Interestingly, by this point, Bangladesh had faced 126 dot balls, highlighting their cautious strategy.

Middle-order resilience came from Sharmin Akhter and skipper Nigar Sultana, who combined to take the score past 150 in the 40th over. Sharmin showcased her class by completing a well-earned half-century off 74 balls, striking six fours. The partnership ended soon after with Sultana departing for 32 runs.

### Final Push: Shorna and Moni Shine

Bangladesh appeared on the brink of a collapse after Sharmin was run out in the 43rd over. Shortly after, Sobhana Mostary and Rabeya Khan fell in quick succession, leaving the team struggling at 195/6.

At this critical juncture, Shorna Akter provided the much-needed impetus to take Bangladesh beyond the 230-run mark. Alongside Ritu Moni, who contributed a quickfire 19* off just 8 balls, Shorna played a match-defining unbeaten innings. She smashed 51 runs from 35 deliveries, including three fours and three sixes, guiding Bangladesh to a respectable total.

### Key Stats

– Playing her 50th WODI, Sharmin Akhter registered her ninth half-century in the format. She now has 1,222 runs from 49 WODI innings at an average of 25.45. This was also her maiden half-century in a WODI World Cup match.

– Shorna Akter celebrated her maiden half-century in WODI cricket, accumulating 216 runs in 22 matches at an average of 16.61.

Bangladesh’s total of 232/6 sets a competitive target for South Africa as the battle unfolds in this exciting Women’s World Cup clash.
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