Tigresses taste crushing defeat to New Zealand in WC | Sports

DHAKA, Oct 10, 2025 (BSS)—Bangladesh Women’s team conceded a crushing 100-run defeat to New Zealand in their third game of the ICC Cricket World Cup at Guwahati Stadium in India today. New Zealand Women’s team put on 227-9, leaving Bangladesh an uphill task to chase. In reply, the Tigresses came up with a dismal batting show to be all out for just 127 in 39.5 overs. Only three Bangladeshi batters could reach double digits with Fahima Khatun making highest 34. Rabeya Khan made 25 and Nahida Akter added 17. Jess Kerr and Lea Thuhu wrecked havoc on Bangladesh batting line up, claiming three wickets each. They were complemented by Rosemary Mair’s two-wicket haul. New Zealand, which opted to bat first,...