New Zealand against ban [WATCH]: Rosemary Mair scores superb dive as Nigar Sultana’s poor run continues at 2025 Women’s World Cup

New Zealand continued their domination over Bangladesh as Amélie Kerr hit in 2025 Women’s World Cupremoving the captain in trouble Sultana of Nigar. With wickets falling and pressure mounting, Nigar’s attempted counter-attack ended in disaster, handing New Zealand another breakthrough. This dismissal perfectly sums up Bangladesh’s miserable outing with the bat.

Amelia Kerr tricks Nigar Sultan as Rosemary Mair makes a stunning catch

Amelia Kerr seductively volleyed one wide, dragging Nigar Sultana into the close-up. The Bangladeshi skipper danced around the track, aiming to send it into the stands, but she completely misjudged the length. The ball gripped and dipped just enough to exceed his reach, resulting in a poorly timed connection that went high rather than long. Rosemary Mairparked at mid-course, showed superb awareness – sprinting back, keeping her eyes on the swirling ball and diving with all her stretch to make a breathtaking catch. It was a moment of pure genius from Mair and intelligent bowling from Kerr, as Nigar’s lean run continued with another disappointing single-digit score. The wicket left Bangladesh reeling at 30/4, their chase in disarray.

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Nigar Sultana’s 2025 Women’s World Cup continues to collapse in Bangladesh

Nigar Sultana Joty, captain and presenter of the Bangladesh women’s team, is currently going through a difficult run of form in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, an unfortunate development that is significantly damaging her team’s prospects. As the most experienced middle-order batter, much of Bangladesh’s stability depends on her ability to occupy the field and lead the lower order. However, his batting remained largely silent in the opening matches of the tournament, unable to provide the decisive contributions needed at crucial times.

This decline is clearly reflected in her numbers: she managed only 35 runs in three rounds, recording scores of 12, 5 and 18, leaving her with a tournament average of just 11.66. This low statistical result is particularly concerning given the captaincy responsibilities she carries, as leadership by example is paramount in such a tense global event. His recent dismissals, combined with a low under-60 strike rate, suggest a mental struggle rather than being undone by unplayable deliveries. Their main anchor’s consistent failure to pull put immense pressure on the rest of the batting lineup, leading to several below-average team totals.

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This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.