After being beaten by Pakistan women a day before, Bangladesh women were thrashed by South Africa by eight wickets in a Women’s World Twenty20 warm-up match at the BKSP 4 ground yesterday.
The home side posted 85/8 after being sent in to bat. In reply, the visitors strolled to victory in 15.3 overs with eight wickets in hand.
Opener Lizelle Lee was unbeaten on 50 off 45 balls, featuring five fours and two sixes and Dane van Niekerk added 15. Fargana Hoque and Shaila Sharmin scored 21 each for the hosts.
