The Bangladesh women’s national cricket team began the international triangular T20 series with an eight-wicket defeat against Scotland at The Grange Club in Edinburgh on Friday.
First Innings: Bangladesh Batting Execution
Upon being put into bat, the Bangladesh team posted a total of 133 runs for the loss of five wickets in their allocated 20 overs. Captain Nigar Sultana Joty played a solitary anchoring role for her team, remaining unbeaten on 46 runs.
Despite her resilient performance, the visitor’s batting lineup struggled to build impactful partnerships or accelerate the scoring rate against a disciplined Scottish bowling performance. The hosts consistently restricted boundary opportunities, keeping the target within a highly manageable threshold.
Second Innings: Scotland’s Successful Run Chase
| Innings | Total Score | Overs Faced | Primary Match Performers |
| Bangladesh Women | 133/5 | 20.0 | Nigar Sultana Joty (46*); Kathryn Bryce (1-21) |
| Scotland Women | 134/2 | 15.4 | Kathryn Bryce (54*), Katherine Fraser (28) |
Scotland achieved the required target of 134 runs with absolute comfort, wrapping up the run chase in 15.4 overs with eight wickets in hand. The host nation’s chase was initiated by productive contributions from the top order, as Katherine Fraser scored 28 runs and opening batter Darcey Carter added a quick 23 runs.
Following the dismissal of the opening partnership, Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce led the team across the finish line by compiling an unbeaten half-century of 54 runs. She was accompanied by her sister, Sarah Bryce, who finished not out on 23 runs to complete the chase without further complications.
Tournament Background and Schedule
With this result, Scotland have secured two successive victories in the tournament, following their opening-day triumph against the Netherlands on Thursday. The hosts currently hold a commanding position at the top of the tri-series table.
The tournament framework provides Bangladesh an immediate opportunity to improve their performance, as they are scheduled to face Scotland again next Tuesday at the same ground. This three-nation tournament serves as an essential preparatory platform for the teams prior to the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to begin on 12 June.