Bangladesh Women’s team. Photo : Collected

DHAKA, Jan 25, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh Women’s team’s aspiration to make a direct entry to the ICC ODI World Cup was shattered after their eight-wicket defeat to West Indies in the final match of the three-match series at Basseterre, St Kitts today.

The defeat also ensured Bangladesh’s 2-1 defeat to the hosts in the three-match series.

Bangladesh lost the first match by nine wickets before keeping their hopes to series victory and direct qualification to World Cup alive with a 60-run victory.
 
The last match turned out to be ‘do or die’ in which Bangladesh miserably failed.

But despite the defeat, they still have the chance to make a place in the World Cup to be held in India this year.

They have to play the Qualifying round now with other five teams—Pakistan, West Indies, Ireland, Scotland and Thailand. Two teams from the Qualifying round will join the top six teams in the World Cup.

In the crucial game, Bangladesh chose to bat first but were bowled out for a meagre 118 in 43.5 overs with Sharmin Akter Supta making highest 37.

Sobhana Mostary added 25 and opener Fargana Hoque Pinky scored 22 to be the other two significant contributors when other batters failed to come with the terms.

Off-spinner Karishma Ramharack wrecked havoc on Bangladesh batting line up by claiming four wickets for just 12 runs in 6.5 overs. Zaida James complemented her with 2-15.

West Indies overhauled the target in just 27.3 overs by reaching 122-2 with opener Qiana Joseph top-scoring 39. Dendra Dottin was not out on 33 with Shemaine Campbell on 22 to sail the side home with ease.

Marufa Akter and Nahida Akter took one wicket apiece for Bangladesh.