ICC Women’s WC Qualifier: Confident Bangladesh eye third straight victory

Bangladesh will look to maintain their winning momentum as they face Scotland in their third ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier match today at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm (Bangladesh Time).

The Tigresses have made an impressive start to their qualifying campaign, securing two wins from two matches. They thrashed Thailand by a massive 178 runs in their opener and followed it up with a hard-fought 2-wicket victory over Ireland. The emphatic win over Thailand provided a significant boost to their Net Run Rate (NRR), placing them in second position in the current standings—just behind the leaders following the Pakistan-West Indies clash.

However, the road ahead remains challenging for Bangladesh, with tough encounters against West Indies, Scotland, and Pakistan still to come. Two more victories from these remaining fixtures would almost certainly secure qualification, though even one win might be enough, depending on how other results unfold and how the NRR shapes up.

Scotland, on the other hand, also stand on four points after three games. They stunned tournament favorites West Indies with a thrilling 11-run win and comfortably defeated Thailand by 58 runs. Their only setback so far has been a loss to Pakistan.

With matches against Bangladesh and Ireland remaining, Scotland must win both to ensure a direct qualification. A slip in either match could leave their fate hanging on net run rate calculations.

Today’s clash is crucial for both teams, and fans can expect a high-stakes, high-energy showdown as the race to the Women’s Cricket World Cup heats up.

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