Bangladesh women seal ODI series with two consecutive wins

Bangladesh Women secured a commanding five-wicket win against Ireland in the second ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka's Mirpur, ensuring a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. 

With 37 balls to spare, the hosts comfortably chased down the 194-run target set by Ireland.

After opting to bat first, Ireland Women managed 193 for 6 in 50 overs.

Amy Hunter was their best batter with 68 off 88 balls, anchoring the innings while receiving support from Orla Prendergast (37) and Laura Delany (33).

Sultana Khatun took two wickets for 32 runs for Bangladesh, and Nahida Akter and Shorna Akter took one wicket each.

In reply, Bangladesh began cautiously, losing Murshida Khatun early for 6. However, Fargana Hoque, 50 off 89, and Sharmin Akhter, 43 off 63, kept the team in the race to win the match.

Captain Nigar Sultana did well in the middle overs, scoring a quick 40 off 39 balls, which included four boundaries and a six.

Sobhana Mostary (16) and Shorna Akter, 29 not out off 29, ensured there were no late hiccups, guiding Bangladesh to victory with ease.

Ireland’s Laura Delany took two wickets for the tourists.