Needing 9 in last over, Bangladesh self-destruct to lose 4 wickets in 4 balls; out of Women's World Cup

Needing 9 runs off the final over in their ICC Women’s World Cup match, Bangladesh women’s cricket team imploded spectacularly by losing four wickets in four consecutive balls against Sri Lanka women’s cricket team, thereby bowing out of the tournament. Their innings had been steadied earlier by captain Nigar Sultana’s 77 off 98 and a 64 from Sharmin Akhter (retired hurt), putting them in control after a shaky start; yet the final over’s collapse — which began with Rabeya Khan’s LBW, followed by a run-out of Nahida Akter, then Sultana’s catch and finally Marufa Akter’s LBW — saw Bangladesh get bowled out for 195 in pursuit of 203 and confirm their elimination.
*This news was published by Hindustan Times on October 21, 2025.*

 

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