**Women’s WC: Sharmin, Shorna Power Bangladesh to 232/6 Against South Africa**
*By Parth Dhall | Oct 13, 2025, 08:41 pm*
In a thrilling encounter at the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, Bangladesh posted a competitive total of 232/6 in their 50 overs against South Africa at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. Key contributions from Sharmin Akhter and Shorna Akter played a crucial role in setting a challenging target.
### Match Overview
Electing to bat first, Bangladesh started cautiously. Opener pair Fargana Hoque and Rubya Haider put up a solid 53-run opening stand, although the team took a slow approach, reaching 100 runs in 30 overs with a total of 126 dot balls faced in the process.
Sharmin Akhter and skipper Nigar Sultana stabilized the innings further, taking Bangladesh to the 150-run mark by the 40th over. Sharmin, playing her 50th WODI, brought up her half-century off 74 balls, featuring 6 boundaries. However, the partnership ended when Sultana was dismissed for 32.
### Final Push Powers Bangladesh
The innings encountered turbulence as Sharmin was run out in the 43rd over, followed by quick wickets falling, including Sobhana Mostary and Rabeya Khan in quick succession. Bangladesh found themselves struggling at 195/6.
At this critical juncture, Shorna Akter and Ritu Moni steadied the ship. Shorna played a remarkable innings, scoring an unbeaten 51 runs off just 35 balls, including 3 fours and 3 sixes. Moni’s quick-fire 19* off 8 balls helped push Bangladesh’s total beyond 230, finishing at a respectable 232/6.
### Key Stats
– **Sharmin Akhter**: Playing her 50th WODI, Sharmin scored her ninth half-century and her first in a WODI World Cup. She now has 1,222 runs from 49 innings at an average of 25.45.
– **Shorna Akter**: Scored her maiden WODI half-century, accumulating 216 runs from 22 matches at an average of 16.61.
Bangladesh’s total of 232/6 sets the stage for an exciting second innings as South Africa look to chase down the target in what promises to be an engaging contest.
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