WATCH: Rosemary Mair throws a jaffa to clear Sharmin Akhter in New Zealand’s clash with BAN at the 2025 Women’s World Cup
During the 11th match of 2025 Women’s World Cup in Guwahati, Rosemary Mair made an immediate impact with the ball, denying Bangladesh’s shot Sharmin Akhter for just 3 runs off 9 balls. The first breakthrough came as Bangladesh struggled to adapt to New Zealand’s disciplined bowling attack.
Rosemary Mair strikes early as Sharmin Akhter leaves cheaply in New Zealand’s 2025 Women’s World Cup clash with BAN
Sharmin, attempting to defend a length ball, misjudged the line as it jagged back off the seam. His bat failed to connect properly and the delivery slipped past him, crashing into the stumps. Mair’s wicket was a classic example of precision bowling. She maintained a probing line outside the off stump, enticing the batter to play on deliveries just outside her comfort zone. Sharmin, unsure whether the ball would straighten or go in, pushed timidly and was beaten by the subtle movement off the field. The dismissal not only set the tone for New Zealand’s bowling innings but also put immediate pressure on Bangladesh’s fragile order.
Batting in the fourth over, Mair forced the Bangladesh batters to rethink their approach, dampening their intention of building a stable partnership. The early scalp highlighted Mair’s ability to exploit small errors and his knack for producing wicket deliveries under pressure. Bangladesh now find themselves 7/1, needing to stabilize quickly to avoid a complete collapse against a confident New Zealand side.
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New Zealand spinners dismantle Bangladesh as Kiwis dominate 11th clash of 2025 Women’s World Cup
In the 11th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 in Guwahati, New Zealand bowlers wreaked havoc on Bangladesh’s fragile batting line-up, reducing them to 66/7 in just 23 overs while chasing a target of 228. Bangladesh’s top order failed to find any rhythm against a disciplined Kiwi attack, with Mair and Jess Kerr leading the charge. The first wickets fell quickly, starting with Sharmin AkhterDismissal of Mair for 3, followed by Ruby Haider (4) and Sultana of Nigar (4), exposing the fragility of the side.
Mair’s subtle seam movement and precise length troubled the batters on several occasions, while Kerr combined pace with clever variations to prevent any flow in the innings. Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr and Tahhu also contributed to crucial advances, leaving Bangladesh scrambling to rebuild. The run rate was well short of the required 6.00, reflecting the immense pressure on the visitors.
With the middle and lower orders offering minimal resistance, Bangladesh’s pursuit hung by a thread. Only Actor Nahida And Fahima Khaturn showed brief flashes of resistance, scoring 17* and 12* respectively, but they now face an uphill task against a relentless New Zealand attack. At this stage, the Kiwis are firmly in control and the match looks set to be a comprehensive victory unless Bangladesh mount an improbable counter-attack.
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
