**Women’s WC: Sharmin, Shorna Power Bangladesh to 232/6 Against South Africa**
*By Parth Dhall | Oct 13, 2025, 08:41 PM*
Bangladesh posted a competitive total of 232/6 in their 50-over innings against South Africa during the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup clash at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
The middle order was bolstered by Sharmin Akhter’s composed 50, while Shorna Akter’s unbeaten 51 helped Bangladesh push past the 230-run mark. Notably, the innings looked in jeopardy when Bangladesh found themselves struggling at 195/6.
### Match Progress
**Cautious Start from Bangladesh**
Electing to bat first, Bangladesh adopted a cautious approach at the start. Openers Fargana Hoque and Rubya Haider provided a steady 53-run opening stand. However, the team reached the 100-run milestone only after 30 overs, having faced 126 dot balls by then.
Sharmin Akhter joined forces with skipper Nigar Sultana to steady the innings. Bangladesh crossed 150 runs in the 40th over, with Sharmin completing her half-century off 74 balls, including six boundaries. The partnership ended when Sultana was dismissed for 32.
### Final Push: Shorna and Moni Step Up
After Sharmin was run out in the 43rd over, Bangladesh faced a potential collapse. Soon after, Sobhana Mostary and Rabeya Khan fell in quick succession, leaving the team struggling at 195/6.
In came Shorna Akter, who, along with Ritu Moni (19* off 8 balls), restored some momentum. Shorna smashed an unbeaten 51 runs off 35 balls, featuring 3 fours and 3 sixes, helping Bangladesh post a respectable total.
### Key Stats
– Sharmin Akhter played her 50th WODI and scored her ninth half-century in the format. She now has accumulated 1,222 runs from 49 WODI innings at an average of 25.45. This was also her maiden half-century in the WODI World Cup.
– Shorna Akter recorded her maiden WODI half-century, reaching 51* off 35 balls. She 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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