Shorna seals Tigresses historic first T20I win in South Africa

Shorna seals Tigresses historic first T20I win in South Africa

Bangladesh scripted their first-ever T20I win against South Africa women team on their home soil with a 13-run win at Benoni today. Leg-spinner Shorna Akter was the protagonist of the match for the Tigresses, bagging five wickets for 28 runs in a tight match to grab Bangladesh an incredible win.
Having won the toss and opting to bat, Bangladesh got off to a solid start with Shamima Sultana and Murshida Khatun stringing together a 44-run opening stand. Shamim departed in the seventh over after a run-a-ball 24 before Murshida added a 41-run stand with Sobhana Mostary.
Murshida remained unbeaten with a match-winning 62 off 59, laced with six fours and a six while captain Nigar Sultana Joty provided the finishing touches to the innings with a brisk 21-ball 34 as Bangladesh posted 149 for 2 in 20 overs.