**Women’s WC: Sharmin, Shorna Power Bangladesh to 232/6 Against South Africa**
*By Parth Dhall | October 13, 2025 | 08:41 PM*
Bangladesh posted a competitive total of 232/6 in their 50 overs against South Africa during the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup clash at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Key contributions from Sharmin Akhter and Shorna Akter helped propel the team past the 230-run mark, despite a challenging middle phase where Bangladesh found themselves struggling at 195/6.
### Match Progress
**A Cautious Start for Bangladesh**
Electing to bat first, Bangladesh began their innings with a cautious approach. Openers Fargana Hoque and Rubya Haider put on a steady 53-run partnership to set the foundation. However, Bangladesh took their time to reach the 100-run milestone, achieving it in 30 overs with a notable 126 dot balls played.
Sharmin Akhter and skipper Nigar Sultana then joined forces, stabilizing the innings further. The team crossed the 150-run mark by the 40th over. Sharmin reached her half-century off 74 balls, striking six fours along the way. The partnership eventually ended with the dismissal of Sultana, who scored 32 runs.
### Final Push: Shorna and Moni Rescue Bangladesh
Bangladesh appeared on the verge of collapse when Sharmin was run out in the 43rd over. Almost immediately, Sobhana Mostary and Rabeya Khan were dismissed within two deliveries, leaving the score at a precarious 195/6.
At this critical juncture, Shorna Akter stepped up to guide Bangladesh towards a respectable total. She partnered well with Ritu Moni, who remained unbeaten on 19 off just 8 balls. Shorna’s aggressive knock included 3 fours and 3 sixes as she blazed her way to an unbeaten 51 off 35 balls, pushing the team past the 230-run mark.
### Key Stats: Sharmin and Shorna’s Milestones
– **Sharmin Akhter** played her 50th Women’s ODI and scored her ninth half-century in the format. She now has 1,222 runs from 49 innings at an average of 25.45. This innings marked her first-ever half-century in a WODI World Cup match.
– **Shorna Akter** recorded her maiden half-century in WODI cricket during this innings. She currently has 216 runs from 22 matches at an average of 16.61.
Bangladesh’s total of 232/6 sets up an intriguing contest against South Africa as the match progresses.
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