Bangladesh Women Suffer 3-0 Series Whitewash in Australia
Bangladesh women's cricket team suffered a 3-0 series sweep after an eight-wicket defeat to Australia in Brisbane, despite fighting fifties from Sharmin Akter and Shorna Akter.
The Bangladesh Women's team tasted a whitewash at the hands of Australia after suffering a humiliating eight-wicket defeat in the third and final match at Allan Border Field in Brisbane.
Chasing a target of 173, Australia reached 175-2 in just 22.4 overs, with an unbeaten partnership between Annabel Sutherland and Ellyse Perry sealing the hosts' emphatic win.
Put into bat first, Bangladesh struggled early as Murshida Khatun and captain Nigar Sultana Joty fell for 1 and 3 runs respectively.
Sharmin Akter and Shorna Akter attempted to steady the innings, with Sharmin scoring 50 off 93 balls and Shorna remaining unbeaten on 54 off 71 deliveries.
However, a lack of substantial contributions from the other batters saw Bangladesh dismissed for 172 in 49.5 overs.
Megan Schutt led Australia's bowling attack, taking 4-16 in her 10 overs, while Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner claimed two wickets apiece.
Australia's chase suffered early setbacks as Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney departed for 11 and 21 respectively, but Sutherland and Perry took complete control.
Sutherland struck an unbeaten 74 off 52 balls with 12 fours, while Perry contributed 65 not out from 64 deliveries with eight fours to complete the 3-0 series sweep.