Tigresses confirm World Cup despite Windies' valiant effort

Dhaka, 19 April -Bangladesh Women's team finally confirmed their 
place in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup to be held later this year in 
India after West Indies failed to enhance their net run rate against 
Thailand.

The Tigresses World Cup hope hung in balance following their seven-wicket 
defeat to Pakistan. 

They had to rely on the outcome of the match between West Indies and 
Thailand, which was held after their match against Pakistan. 

Even though Bangladesh have the superior net run rate, West Indies batters 
ability to hit boundaries at will kept them in doubt about their place in 
World Cup.

And West Indies reached almost there. After bowling out Thailand for 166 in 
46.1 overs, the Caribbean Women's was given two equations to reach the World 
Cup---either they would have to do 167 in 10 overs or they need to score 172 
in 11 overs if the score remains level after 10 overs. But West Indies failed 
to meet both requirements.

They eventually won it by reaching 168-4 in 10.5 overs with Stafaine Taylor 
hitting six to confirm the victory.

Skipper Hayley Matthews led the charge with 29 ball-70, smashing 11 fours and 
two sixes. Chinelle Henry hammered 48 off 17. 

Thanks to the duo, West Indies almost made the impossible to possible one but 
eventually luck was not in their favour.

Both Bangladesh and West Indies finished with three victories. Bangladesh had 
the run rate of 0.639 in contrast of West Indies' 0.626. Pakistan won all 
five matches earlier to confirm the World Cup. BSS