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In an exhilarating match during the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, Bangladesh’s bowler Ritu Moni made her mark by dismissing England captain Heather Knight. This gripping encounter took place on Saturday, October 5, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE, highlighting the fierce contest between the teams.
Ritu Moni’s exceptional delivery gets rid of Heather Knight
The pivotal wicket occurred on the second ball of the 12th over when Moni bowled a remarkable full-length delivery that wobbled and swung back in from just outside off-stump. Knight was caught unprepared as the ball sneaked through the gap between her bat and pad, crashing into the middle stump and leaving the English captain stunned. This crucial wicket underscored Moni’s talent and poise under pressure, greatly contributing to Bangladesh’s impressive bowling display.
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Bangladesh’s bowling brilliance restrict England to a low score
Winning the toss, England Women chose to bat first, with Maia Bouchier and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge providing a solid opening partnership that produced 48 runs. Bouchier contributed 23 runs from 18 balls, while Wyatt added a valuable 41 runs off 40 deliveries, including five boundaries. However, the tide turned dramatically as Bangladesh’s bowlers executed a flawless strategy, dismantling the English batting order during the middle overs.
After a decent start, England faced a rapid decline, collapsing from 73/2 to 90/5. Key players like Nat Sciver-Brunt (2), Heather Knight (6), and Alice Capsey (9) struggled to make significant impacts, putting their batting lineup under tremendous pressure. Amy Jones managed to remain unbeaten on 12 runs from 16 balls, while Sophie Ecclestone added a quick eight runs off just two deliveries. In the end, England concluded their innings with a total of 118/7 after their allotted 20 overs.
Bangladesh’s bowlers delivered an outstanding performance, with Nahida Akter, Fahima Khatun, and Moni each taking two wickets. Their disciplined fielding and clever bowling tactics were instrumental in restricting England to a low score, setting the stage for an exciting chase ahead.
