Sobhana Mostary (Image: IANS)
Sobhana Mostary produced a record-breaking performance as Bangladesh recovered from a disastrous start to post 220/6 against Australia in the second ODI at Allan Border Field. Mostary’s 118 off 134 balls proved crucial for the visitors after Australia elected to bowl first in the must-win encounter. Her fighting knock, combined with a valuable contribution from captain Nigar Sultana , helped Bangladesh recover from 8/3 and give themselves a competitive total. Before Mostary’s century, Sultana held the record for the highest individual score by a Bangladesh woman against Australia, having scored an unbeaten 63 in a T20I.
The right-handed batter struck her maiden international century, becoming the first Bangladesh woman to score an international hundred against Australia.
However, Mostary and Sultana joined forces to turn the game around, stitching together a remarkable 195-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Bangladesh were in deep trouble early in their innings, losing three wickets for just eight runs.