Shorna, spinners eliminate Pakistan from 2026 T20 World Cup
After Shorna's cameo propelled Bangladesh, Nahida and Meghla took three wickets to help defend 123
After Shorna's cameo propelled Bangladesh, Nahida and Meghla took three wickets to help defend 123
Scorer: Harshith Gowda | Commentator: Danyal Rasool
And with that, our coverage of this game comes to an end. From Harshith, Ahsan and me, I hope you enjoyed it, and join us for Scotland against England. Goodbye!
Nigar Sultana: "We lot a lot of early wickets. Sobhana and me did well but she got out. But Shorna came in and changed the scenario. Just because of that cameo, we got a very good total. I think she should play her role. The way she played, she is comfortable in her role. Maybe we can think of [pushing her up] later, but currently she is doing well. Initially we planned to bowl in right areas. Last few overs when I was batting, there was drift and turn. I told my bowlers to bowl wicket to wicket, and right areas. Even if it is short, bowl in line of the wickets. I don't want to recall the batting, but want to give my team 10 on 10. They kept fighting till the last ball. I was very happy. Each and every one worked hard."
Fatima Sana: "I think we were not up to the mark with the bat. The senior players should take responsibility and step up in such situations. We will try to sit together and discuss these things and try to change our thoughts. It is about the thoughts, and not skill. We will try to be skilful in our mindset."
Shorna is the Player of the Match for that late cameo, where she scored an unbeaten 39 off 22 at the back-end of the innings. "I want to bat wherever the situation demands," she says. "I'm trying to play my role." Think she's done that today,.
There's absolute jubilation from Bangladesh, and they're who this story is about. Pakistan, the players and the management, sit there in devastation, but that story can wait for another day.
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After Shorna's cameo propelled Bangladesh, Nahida and Meghla took three wickets to help defend 123
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