6:10pm A strange innings where Bangladesh, at times, were content to just bat and not worry about the run-rate. Mostary held it all together, notching up her maiden international fifty but there was nothing else to shout about until Rabeya entered the fray. Batting at 9, she smashed an unbeaten 43 off 27 and that has taken Bangladesh well past 150 and closer to 180. Which may not be much, but is still better than what they seemed to be heading for after 40 overs.
England will be content with their bowling display, despite not being overly pleased. There were a lot of wides, and a few hit-me balls, which allowed Bangladesh to get a few hits to the fence away. Ecclestone was probably the pick of the bowlers, bagging three. Dean, Capsey and Smith helped themselves to a brace of wickets too, with Bell getting rid of Haider early. This may not be a very straightforward chase, because of how the surface is, but England will still be fancying their chances. Vish will be back for the start of the second innings!
Hypocaust: "Rabeya Khan's 43* off 27 was the highest strike rate score of 20 runs by a Bangladeshi woman in an ODI (159.25)."
Charlie Dean: Really nice. As I got into my spell, got more confident. Lots of turn and bounce, bringing variations into play and both edges (into play). Just adjusting my lines. If I bowl too wide, it can be an easy drive ball. Still have to keep the stumps in play, so went around the wicket. Something I work on. A bit of side spin, a bit of over-spin when needed, and then a scrambled seam ball that takes the outside edge. (On being part of this spin-bowling group) It is amazing. We work well as a spin quartet. We all bring something different. (On the chase) On a length, it looks pretty hard, so our batters have to dig in. If we can bat for long periods of time, we should knock these off.
Sanjida Akter Meghla c Nat Sciver-Brunt b Smith 1 (10m 7b 0x4 0x6) SR: 14.28
Rahat: "I know it's a long shot, but Bangladesh might have a good chance here if Marufa and Co make some early strikes! Who knows!" -- Well, it will take something special for Bangladesh to win this, despite Rabeya's brisk cameo.
Smith to bowl the last over. Bangladesh eyeing 180, especially with Rabeya on strike
END OF OVER:49 | 5 Runs | BAN-W: 167/9 | RR: 3.40
- Sanjida Akter Meghla1 (6b)
- Rabeya Khan32 (24b)
- Alice Capsey8-1-31-2
- Linsey Smith9-1-22-1
Harishk : "Rabeya is playing in different pitch then rest of the Bangladesh team."
Capsey to bowl the 49th
END OF OVER:48 | 5 Runs | BAN-W: 162/9 | RR: 3.37
- Rabeya Khan27 (21b)
- Sanjida Akter Meghla1 (3b)
- Linsey Smith9-1-22-1
- Alice Capsey7-1-26-2
