Tigresses’ first WC warm-up tie gets rained out
Bangladesh's preparation for the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup suffered a blow as their first warm-up match against South Africa ended in a no result due to rain at the Colombo Cricket Club Ground on Thursday.
Sent to bowl, the Tigresses had reduced South Africa to 49-3 in nine overs before incessant rain ended the match abruptly.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Pacer Marufa Akter bowled South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt on the very first ball, and then removed Annerie Dercksen in her second over. Left-arm spinner Nahida Akter joined her in the act by dismissing Marizanne Kapp on 21.
South Africa's in-form opener Tazmin Brits was unbeaten on 19 alongside Anneke Bosch (0) when rain halted the proceedings.
The warm-up match was crucial for the Tigresses to gauge themselves as they have not played an international match since April this year.
Bangladesh's second and last warm-up match will be against Sri Lanka at the same venue on Saturday. Nigar Sultana and Co will begin their World Cup campaign against Pakistan in Colombo on October 2.
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